If reinstated, the law would impose severe penalties, including up to 10 years in prison and fines of USD 12,000, while granting security forces expanded authority to enforce hijab regulations.

Since April 2024, the Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on women who resist the mandatory hijab law through the implementation of the “Noor Plan.” The report asserted that women ...

UN recalled that hundreds of people were killed in protests in 2022, against Iran’s mandatory hijab law and political and social issues following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of ...

A Friday report by the United Nations says Iran is using advanced technology, including drones, facial recognition and a citizen-reporting app to crack down on violations of its mandatory hijab laws.

It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only. A recent United Nations report highlights Iran's escalating use of electronic surveillance and public informants to enforce its ...

Her death led to nationwide protests against the country's mandatory hijab laws and the public disobedience against them that continues even today, despite the threat of violent arrest and ...

Her death led to nationwide protests against the country's mandatory hijab laws and the public disobedience against them that continues even today, despite the threat of violent arrest and ...

in law and in practice, that permeates all aspects of their lives, particularly with respect to the enforcement of the mandatory hijab,” the report said. “The state is increasingly reliant on ...

Elnaz Rekabi gained global attention in October 2022 when she took part in championships in South Korea without wearing the headscarf required for women in the Islamic republic. She returned home ...

In controversial comments, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Raghuraj Singh has suggested that Muslim men wear hijabs made of tarpaulin to avoid any inconvenience during Holi celebrations on Friday.

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