Iran Marks Two Years Since Mahsa Amini's Death Amid Continued Women's Defiance

Despite harsh crackdowns, Iranian women persist in challenging mandatory hijab laws and advocating for gender equality.

Iranian women continue to defy mandatory hijab laws, risking severe punishment as they commemorate Mahsa Amini's death.
President Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed to ease restrictions and ensure morality police do not harass women.
Human rights organizations report that over 550 protesters have been killed and thousands imprisoned since the protests began.
Independent filmmakers in Iran are increasingly pushing boundaries and defying censorship laws to highlight the plight of women.
Activists and exiles believe the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement has left an indelible mark on Iranian society, despite ongoing repression.