Girls of Revolution Street

Iran2017 to 2018

Context

In December 2017 Vida Movahed stood on a utility box on Enghelab (Revolution) Street in Tehran, took off her white headscarf and held it up on a stick. Dozens of women copied the protest; many were arrested.

People and groups

Vida Movahed and the women who followed her.

Key demands

An end to compulsory hijab.

Timeline

2017: Vida Movahed's protest on 27 December.
2018: Women repeat the protest in cities across Iran.

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