February 2018
February 24, 2018
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…
February 23, 2018
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…
February 22, 2018
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…