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A Man Threw Yogurt On Two Iranian Women For Not Covering Their Hair. Then The Women Got Arrested
The women were then arrested for not complying with Iran’s compulsory hijab law.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In March 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in March 2023.
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10 Women To Be Inspired By On International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day and every day, let’s celebrate these remarkable women who are breaking barriers, standing up for what’s right and making a difference in their communities, inspiring us all to fight for a more equal world.
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Hundreds Of Girls In Iran Have Allegedly Been Poisoned To Prevent Them From Going To School
Around 700 girls have been exposed to toxic gas, with some being hospitalized as a result.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In February 2023
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in February 2023.
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This Iranian Couple Has Been Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Dancing Together In Public
Astiazh Haqiqi and her fiancé, Amir Mohammad Ahmadi, were found guilty of “promoting insecurity, threatening national security and propaganda against the regime.”
Women
This 17-Year-Old Iranian Girl’s Husband Who Beheaded Her Has Been Jailed For Only Eight Years
Mona Heydari was beheaded by her husband, Sajjad Heydari, in Khuzestan province in February 2022 for “dishonoring” her family.
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Women Of The Week: Iranian Actress Taraneh Alidoosti, Mexican Chief Justice Norma Piña And Cuban Women Boxers
Here are some of the inspiring women you should know about this week.
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Iran Has Executed Two More Men For Taking Part In The Mahsa Amini Protests After Rushed Trials
Mohammad Mehdi Karami, a 22-year-old national karate champion, and Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, a 39-year-old volunteer children’s coach, were executed after hasty trials.
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The Top Iranian Actress Jailed For Supporting The Mahsa Amini Protests Has Been Released
Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most famous actresses, has been released after she was arrested in December for showing her support of the Mahsa Amini protests.
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Women Of The Week: Iranian Chess Player Sara Khadem, Greta Thunberg And Brazil’s New Amazon Activist Ministers
We’re only a few days into 2023, and women are already making waves around the world, making history and shutting down misogyny.
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This Top Iranian Woman Chess Player Who Competed Without A Hijab Is Moving To Spain For Her Safety
Sara Khadem, a 25-year-old Iranian chess player who ranks 10th in the country, played without a hijab during a competition in Kazakhastan for two consecutive days.