Repression of women ‘intensifying’, two years on from mass protests

The update highlighted that the Islamic Republic of Iran discriminates based on gender in both law and practice, impacting women and girls’ rights to bodily autonomy, freedom of expression, religion, and various socio-economic rights. This repression has intensified following the unlawful death of 22-year-old Jina Mahasa Amini, who was arrested by Iran’s “morality police.” The situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by women and girls in Iran due to systemic discrimination and human rights violations.

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