The hijabs women are forced to wear have long been a sign of the government’s power. Now, the women-led protests have made them a symbol of a clashing vision of Iran’s future.
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Iran Protests Continue Despite Heavy Crackdowns
Dozens of people have been killed in nationwide demonstrations that erupted almost two weeks ago after Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, died in police custody.
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Iran Has Lost Sight of Its Greatest Asset: Women
In Iran, the forced hijab has become a visible symbol of a basic human right that has been taken away.
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Bring On the Women’s Revolutions
A regime that will not give relief to women deserves no relief from sanctions.
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Women in Iran Take Center Stage in Antigovernment Protests
Women have been casting off their legally required head scarves, forming the primary image of the protests. But grievances against a repressive regime go far beyond the hijab.