CNN — Leading Iranian actor Taraneh Alidoosti posted a picture of herself on Instagram without the mandatory hijab to show support for ongoing anti-government protests that kicked off in Iran nearly two months ago. In the photo, Alidoosti holds a sign that reads “Women, Life, Freedom” in Kurdish, a popular slogan that has been used … Read more
Vafa Hakhamaneshi escaped his marker, powered the ball past goalkeeper, dashed towards the cameras and lifted his t-shirt. Such goal celebrations are rather common in football but Vafa wanted to use the moment — his first goal in India and his club Chennaiyin — to send out a message. On the vest of the Iranian … Read more
Student organizations demonstrate in Kolkata on Oct. 20, protesting in response to the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in Iran. Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto via Getty Images Student organizations demonstrate in Kolkata on Oct. 20, protesting in response to the death of Mahsa Amini in police … Read more
CNN — A New Jersey elementary school teacher is suing Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad for viral social media posts made last year accusing her of forcibly removing a student’s hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women and girls. The defamation lawsuit filed on Oct. 5 accuses the American fencer and other defendants of “categorically … Read more
“I sincerely thank all those who came to the airport for welcoming me, I love you,” Ms. Rekabi said in her first social media comments since returning to Iran. “I sincerely thank all those who came to the airport for welcoming me, I love you,” Ms. Rekabi said in her first social media comments since … Read more
An Iranian climber who caused a sensation by competing at an event abroad without a hijab was on Wednesday given a hero’s welcome on her return to Tehran by supporters who raucously applauded her action. With Iran still shaken by women-led protests over the death of Mahsa Amini one month ago, Elnaz Rekabi flew back … Read more
Elnaz Rekabi, the Iranian rock climber who competed without a hijab, returned home to a jubilant crowd at the airport. The question is, how will the Iranian government receive her? Source link
CNN — A female Iranian rock climber, who did not wear a hijab at an international competition in South Korea, has returned to Iran as Iranian groups based abroad raised alarms over her fate back home. Elnaz Rekabi, 33, competed without a hijab during the International Federation of Sport Climbing’s Asian Championships in Seoul on … Read more
Iranian competitive climber Elnaz Rekabi received a hero’s welcome on her return to Tehran early Wednesday, after competing in South Korea without wearing a mandatory headscarf required of female athletes from the Islamic Republic. Rekabi’s decision not to wear the hijab while competing Sunday comes as protests sparked by the Sept. 16 death in custody … Read more
Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi competes during the women’s Boulder & Lead final during the IFSC Climbing Asian Championships in Seoul, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. Rhea Kang/AP hide caption toggle caption Rhea Kang/AP Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi competes during the women’s Boulder & Lead final during the IFSC Climbing Asian Championships in Seoul, Sunday, Oct. 16, … Read more