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Here’s What Happened Around The World In November 2022
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in November 2022.
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An Iran Official Said “Morality” Police Have Been Abolished, But Women Still Face Arrests Over Their Hijabs
A spokesperson for Iran’s committee overseeing the enforcement of its moral values has clarified that the country’s “morality” police have been abolished but said authorities will keep enforcing the mandatory hijab law and punishing violations.
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This Italian Fan Invaded The Pitch At The World Cup In Support Of LGBTQ People, Iranian Women And Ukraine
A pitch invader ran onto the field waving a Pride flag while sporting a custom Superman T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan “Save Ukraine” on the front and “Respect Iranian Women” on the back during the Portugal vs Uruguay match on Nov. 29.
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Iran’s Soccer Team Refused To Sing Its Anthem At The World Cup To Stand With The Women Protests
The Iranian national soccer team refused to sing when their national anthem played before their World Cup match against England to show their support for the ongoing anti-government protests in their country.
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These Two Iranian Boys Were Shot And Killed Allegedly By Security Forces In Anti-Government Protests
Two young Iranian boys have been shot and killed allegedly by Iranian security forces during anti-government protests in southwestern Iran.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In October 2022
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories from around the world you may have missed in October.
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This Iranian Schoolgirl Was Beaten To Death By Security Forces For Refusing To Sing A Pro-Regime Anthem
An Iranian schoolgirl was reportedly beaten to death in the classroom by security forces for refusing to sing a pro-regime anthem.
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Women Of The Week: Iranian Rock Climber Elnaz Rekabi, Schoolgirl Asra Panahi And Brazil’s First Trans Women Lawmakers
Women from Iran are continuing to stand up against the government and the country’s mandatory hijab law. Meanwhile, across the globe, Brazil has elected its first two trans women as lawmakers in congress. These are some of the inspiring women of the week.
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This Iranian Woman Rock Climber Competed Without A Hijab Overseas And People Are Praising Her Bravery
An Iranian woman rock climber has been welcomed by massive crowds upon returning to Tehran after she competed without a headscarf at a tournament in South Korea.
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Iranian Police Sexually Assaulted A Woman Protester In Public While They Were Trying To Arrest Her
A video showing Iranian security forces sexually assaulting a woman protester while trying to arrest her has gone viral, causing fury on social media.
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Women In Iran Are Risking Everything To Protest For Their Rights. Here’s Why It’s So Important
Hundreds of women in Iran have taken to the streets to protest the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after she was arrested by “morality” police for “improperly” wearing her hijab. Her story is not the first to cause public indignation.
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6 Inspiring Women You Should Know About This Week
Standing up against oppression and aggression, women around the world this week showed their support for Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan through their words and actions.