Armita Garavand
آرمیتا گراوند
victim of regime violence
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View Timeline →Associated Press: Observing Women Without Mandatory Hijab in the Streets of Iran Has Become Commonplace
The Associated Press reports that the presence of women without mandatory hijab in Iran has become increasingly common, especially after the protests following Mahsa Amini's…
Hosseyn Ronaghi's Reaction to His Conviction in the Armita Garavand Case: I Will Not Submit to These Illegitimate Rulings
Hosseyn Ronaghi, a human rights activist, has rejected a court ruling against him related to the death of Armita Garavand, a teenager who died after…
Maryam Shakirani Fined; Insider to VOA: Criminal Record Being Created to Imprison Journalist
Maryam Shakirani, a journalist, has been fined for reporting on the death of Armita Garavand, with insiders suggesting this is part of a strategy to…
Statement by 170 Political Activists Criticizing the Priority of 'Mandatory Hijab' and Emphasizing the Necessity of 'Separation' of Religion and Government
170 political activists in Iran criticized the government's focus on enforcing mandatory hijab while ignoring severe social issues like poverty and unemployment. They called for…
Sara Masoumi, Critical Journalist, Sentenced to Imprisonment and Fine
Sara Masoumi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been sentenced to 6 months in prison and fined for allegedly spreading false information through…
40th Memorial for Armita Garavand Held in a Security Atmosphere at Behesht Zahra; At Least One Citizen Arrested
The 40th memorial for Armita Garavand, a teenager who fell into a coma after an altercation with a morality police officer, was held under heavy…
Design of 'Islamic Surgical Garments' for Patients in Operating Rooms; Secretary of the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Headquarters Says It's for 'Observing Religious Limits'
The Iranian government is designing 'Islamic surgical garments' for patients to ensure religious compliance in operating rooms, as stated by the Secretary of the Promotion…
Iran's Reform Front Calls for Recognition of Women's Right to Choose Their Attire
The Reform Front of Iran has called for the recognition of women's right to choose their attire, criticizing the government's enforcement of mandatory hijab as…
One Month After Armita Garavand's Death; Member of Parliament: Hijab Enforcers Must Be Stationed Everywhere
A month after the death of Armita Garavand, a member of the Iranian Parliament called for hijab enforcers to be stationed throughout society, not just…
Exclusive: Eyewitness Accounts of Women's Resistance Against Mandatory Hijab: We Will Not Wear Scarves
Eyewitness accounts reveal that government pressure on women in Iran to adhere to mandatory hijab has intensified following the death of Armita Garavand. Women are…
Nasrin Sotoudeh, Imprisoned Lawyer: We Risked Evin's Entire Male and Security Environment with Our Hair
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, was arrested during the funeral of 16-year-old Armita Garavand after attending without a hijab. She…
Erfan Karam Veisi, Lawyer for Political Prisoners and Teachers, Summoned to Prosecutor's Office
Erfan Karam Veisi, a lawyer for political prisoners, has been summoned to the Evin Prosecutor's Office on charges of propaganda and spreading falsehoods. His client,…
Officially Designating 'Day of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Wrong' Days After Armita Garavand's Burial
The Supreme Cultural Revolution Council has officially designated the second day of Muharram as 'Day of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Wrong', shortly after the burial…
UN Calls for Dissolution of 'Morality Police': Any Violence Against Women Should Be Criminalized
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for the dissolution of Iran's 'Morality Police' and for comprehensive laws to protect women from violence, following the…
Niloufar Mirzaei, one of the detainees at Armita Garavand's funeral, transferred to Qarchak Prison
Niloufar Mirzaei, a student activist, has been transferred to Qarchak Prison following her arrest at the funeral of Armita Garavand, a teenager who died after…
Entikhab Unblocked
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has allowed the news website Entikhab to resume operations after nearly two months of suspension due to accusations of violating…
Exclusive; Charges Against 14 Detainees from Armita Garavand's Funeral: Gathering and Conspiracy
Fourteen individuals have been detained and charged with 'gathering and conspiracy' following the funeral of Armita Garavand, a teenager who died under controversial circumstances related…
Nasrin Sotoudeh Calls for Immediate Release of Tomaj Salehi and All Political Prisoners
Nasrin Sotoudeh has called for the immediate release of jailed rapper Tomaj Salehi and all political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the oppressive conditions faced by…
Amnesty International: Mandatory Hijab is a Tool for 'Widespread and Systematic' Violation of Women's and Girls' Rights in Iran
Amnesty International condemned the death of 16-year-old Armita Garavand, attributing it to the enforcement of mandatory hijab laws in Iran. The organization called for the…
Abdol Fazl Ghadiani: Khamenei is Responsible for the Murder of Armita Garavand
Abdol Fazl Ghadiani accuses Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of being responsible for the murder of 16-year-old Armita Garavand, who fell into a coma after an…