Shiva Balochi: the hijab has never been important to me

Women have been protesting the mandatory hijab for decades. Both outside and within Iran’s government, women have been strategizing for this moment. So why did the movement catch fire now? Analysis by Mona Tajali Loud chants for “women, life, and liberty” have shaken Iran’s streets for the past few weeks. They are part of the popular demonstrations that erupted after a young woman named Mahsa Amini died in police custody after being detained for allegedly violating conservative hijab laws.

November 13, 2022 | 12:47 am