Mahsa Amini Posthumously Awarded EU's Sakharov Prize

Amini's death in Iranian custody sparked global 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement, while Iran faces EU sanctions for repression of protests.

Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian-Kurd who died in Iranian custody, has been posthumously awarded the EU's Sakharov Prize for human rights.
Amini's death in September 2022 sparked mass protests and the global 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement, which calls for the end of Iran's Muslim cleric-led government and its imposition of headscarves on women.
Iranian authorities confiscated the passports of Amini's family, preventing them from attending the award ceremony in Strasbourg.
EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola condemned Iran's treatment of Amini's family and praised the resilience of Iranian women in their fight for justice, liberty, and human rights.
The EU has imposed sanctions on numerous Iranian officials in response to the repression of demonstrators.