March 2018
Maryam Shariyatmadari Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Protesting Mandatory Hijab
Maryam Shariyatmadari, a prominent protester against Iran's mandatory hijab, has been sentenced to one year in prison. Her lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, argues that the ruling…
Naser Makarem Shirazi: Hijab is not compulsory, it is mandatory
Naser Makarem Shirazi, a prominent Shia cleric, argues that hijab should be legally mandated rather than described as compulsory, emphasizing the importance of maintaining Islamic…
Second Girl of Enghelab Street: Despite Prison Sentence, I Still Oppose Mandatory Hijab
Narges Hosseini, a protester against mandatory hijab in Iran, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, with 21 months suspended. Despite her conviction, she…
Khamenei: They Spent So Much to Have a Few Girls Remove Their Hijabs
Ayatollah Khamenei responded to recent protests against mandatory hijab, attributing them to foreign propaganda and criticizing elite voices questioning the hijab's necessity. He reiterated the…
No to Mandatory Hijab; A Social Movement
A social movement against mandatory hijab in Iran has gained momentum, with women peacefully protesting by hanging their headscarves on sticks. This movement reflects a…
Conviction of One of the 'Girls of Revolution Street' to Two Years in Prison
A Tehran prosecutor announced a two-year prison sentence for a woman involved in the 'Girls of Revolution Street' protest against mandatory hijab, citing charges of…
Interior Minister Acknowledges Ineffectiveness of Islamic Republic's 'Severity' in Dealing with Hijab
Iran's Interior Minister has admitted that the strict enforcement of hijab laws since the revolution has failed to achieve its goals, calling for a more…