Why did Homa Darabi set herself on fire in protest against the mandatory hijab?

Although Homa Darabi’s self-immolation in protest against the mandatory hijab and the anti-women laws of the Islamic Republic did not result in widespread reactions, in the past three decades, the Iranian women’s movement has continuously expanded and reached its peak in the fight against the mandatory hijab in the past decade. It became one of the priorities for women.

February 24, 2023 | 9:02 am