Taraneh Alidoosti: Iran actor posts picture without hijab

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

Iranian footballer protests hijab enforcement back home in ISL; receives yellow card

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

In Iran, women are protesting the hijab. In India, they’re suing to wear it : NPR

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

A New Jersey teacher accused of removing a student’s hijab sues Muslim advocacy group and Olympic fencer over social media posts, cites defamation

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

Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi thanks supporters after competing without hijab

“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

Iranian woman greeted as hero after competing in S.Korea without hijab

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: Iranian rock climber arrives back in Tehran after competing without hijab

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

Iran’s Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without hijab, in Tehran

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

Iran’s Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without hijab, in Tehran : NPR

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