عربية – DW
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The article warned that the death of Mahsa Amini, the Kurdish young woman who passed away on September 16, 2022, after being detained by the Iranian Morality Police for violating hijab rules, sparked an unprecedented wave of protests in Iran. The movement, which adopted the slogan "Women, Life, Freedom," focused on demanding the abolition of mandatory hijab and ending government violence against women. Despite the authorities' crackdown on the protests, many Iranians recognized their ability to influence society, as discussions continued around tightening hijab laws. Legislators are pushing for harsher penalties for women who break the rules, while women are openly defying these laws and challenging the concept of "the way things are." The history of women's resistance in Iran extends over several decades, with previous campaigns like "One Million Signatures" contributing to societal debates about women's rights.
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