Afsaneh Bayegan
افسانه بایگان
Actress
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View Timeline →About 300 Iranian filmmakers have 'open judicial cases' following the protests of 2022
Approximately 300 Iranian filmmakers are facing open judicial cases due to their involvement in the 2022 protests against the mandatory hijab and in support of…
Hamraz Sadeghi, One of the 'Girls of Revolution Street', Summoned and Imprisoned
Hamraz Sadeghi, a women's rights activist and member of the 'Girls of Revolution Street', has been imprisoned for a year due to her protests against…
Tehran Military Prosecutor Responds to Release of Video Showing Violent Encounter with Two Girls Over Hijab; 'Present Officers' Have Been Summoned
The Tehran military prosecutor has announced the identification and summoning of officers involved in a violent incident with two girls over hijab, following public outrage…
American PEN Association Criticizes 'Widespread Repression' in Iran: Tomaj Salehi Must Be Released Immediately
The American PEN Association condemned the renewed detention and sentencing of Iranian rapper Tomaj Salehi, calling it part of a broader repression of free expression…
PEN America Calls Mahdi Yarahai's Arrest a Reflection of Iran's 'Brutal Suppression of Free Speech'
Mahdi Yarahai, an Iranian singer, was arrested for releasing a protest song against the mandatory hijab law. PEN America condemned his arrest as part of…
According to a lawyer; Judge of the court that sentenced Afsaneh Bayegan 'dismissed'
A judge who sentenced actress Afsaneh Bayegan for not wearing a hijab has reportedly been dismissed. Bayegan received a two-year prison sentence and additional penalties…
Mental Health Professionals Protest Islamic Republic's Sentences; Psychotherapy Does Not Change Beliefs
Over seventy mental health professionals have urged the UN to address the Iranian government's misuse of psychiatry against women protesting mandatory hijab laws. They argue…
A Lawyer's Reaction to the 'Unconventional Sentences' of the Judiciary of the Islamic Republic; A Lament for Justice
A lawyer criticized the Iranian judiciary's recent bizarre sentences against women protesting mandatory hijab, calling them a lament for justice. The article highlights various harsh…
Lawyer of Afsaneh Bayegan: Court Ruling is 'Legally Invalid'
Afsaneh Bayegan's lawyer argues that the court's ruling against her for wearing a hat as hijab is legally invalid and a violation of civil rights.…
Continued Crackdown on Opponents of Mandatory Hijab; Afsaneh Bayegan Sentenced to 'Treatment for Mental Illness'
Afsaneh Bayegan, an Iranian actress, has been sentenced to two years in prison and mandatory psychological treatment for opposing the mandatory hijab. This ruling follows…
Deputy Minister of Culture: Collaborating with Hijab-Removing Actors Has Consequences
The Deputy Minister of Culture announced a crackdown on platforms collaborating with actors who have removed their hijabs, citing illegal actions during last year's protests.…
Afsaneh Bayegan Summoned to Court for 'Wearing a Hat' and 'Exposing an Object'
Afsaneh Bayegan, an Iranian actress opposed to mandatory hijab, has been summoned to court for wearing a hat instead of a hijab and is facing…
A Legal Official: The Case of Actors Opposing Mandatory Hijab Has 'Exited the Security Phase'
A legal official stated that the cases of actors opposing mandatory hijab have shifted from security courts to public courts, marking a significant change in…
Legal Cases Formed Against Baran Kowsari and Shaghayegh Dehghan Due to Opposition to Mandatory Hijab
Legal cases have been initiated against Iranian actresses Baran Kowsari and Shaghayegh Dehghan for appearing without hijabs, reflecting a broader crackdown on dissent against mandatory…
After Katayoun Riahi, Panteha Bahram Also Summoned to Court
Panteha Bahram has been summoned to court for appearing without a hijab at a public event, following similar actions by other Iranian actresses like Katayoun…
Summoning of Several Artists Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Tehran Prosecutor Threatens Them with Arrest
Tehran's prosecutor has summoned several artists for opposing mandatory hijab and threatened them with arrest if they do not comply. This crackdown follows a speech…
Kaveh Farnam, Producer: The Courage of Artists Who Reject Mandatory Hijab is Commendable
Kaveh Farnam praises the bravery of Iranian artists who defy mandatory hijab laws amidst government repression. Notable figures like Afsaneh Bayegan and Fatemeh Motamed-Arya have…
Two Cinema Actors Charged with 'Public Disorder' for 'Removing Hijab'
Afsaneh Bayegan and Fatemeh Motamed-Arya were charged with public disorder for appearing without hijab at a ceremony. Their actions have sparked significant public debate and…