February 2018
Minister of Science: Student Allegations Must Be Investigated at Universities
The Iranian Minister of Science stated that allegations against students should be investigated within universities, regardless of their judicial nature. This comes amid reports of…
Reflection of an Image; 'A Reporter of a Moment in the History of Iranian Women'
A viral image of a police confrontation with a woman protesting mandatory hijab in Iran has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with activists emphasizing…
Police Threaten Long-Term Imprisonment for Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab
The Iranian police have threatened long prison sentences for women protesting against mandatory hijab, prompting Human Rights Watch to call for an end to the…
Two More Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab Arrested
Two more protesters against mandatory hijab in Iran have been arrested, including Shaparak Shajari Zadeh, who reportedly faced violence in custody. This ongoing movement challenges…
Nasrin Sotoudeh Warns About Violence Against Protesters of Mandatory Hijab
Women and girls continue to protest against mandatory hijab in Iran, facing violent police responses. Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent human rights lawyer, highlights the arrests…
Two Female Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab Released from Prison
Narges Hosseini and Azam Jangrooi, known as the 'Girls of Revolution Street,' were released from prison after protesting against Iran's mandatory hijab laws. Their release…
Second Girl of Enghelab Street: I Committed an Illegal Act That I Do Not Accept
Narges Hosseini, known as the 'second girl of Enghelab Street,' has publicly expressed her defiance against Iran's mandatory hijab laws, stating she does not accept…
The Case of One of the Protesters Against Mandatory Hijab Has Been Sent to Court
The case of a protester against mandatory hijab, part of the 'Girls of Revolution Street,' has been sent to court, with charges including 'encouraging corruption'…
Reza Shahabi Granted Medical Leave; 32 Lawyers Request His Full Release
Reza Shahabi, a labor activist imprisoned in Iran, has been granted a five-day medical leave after suffering health issues, including two strokes. A group of…
Narges Mohammadi Supports Women's Right to Choose Their Attire
Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned human rights activist, has publicly supported women's right to choose their attire, condemning the Iranian government's imposition of dress codes in…
Mehrangiz Kar: The Mandatory Hijab Policy in the Iranian Government is Based on 'Stubbornness'
Recent protests against the mandatory hijab in Iran have spread from Tehran to other major cities, sparked by a viral video of a woman known…