Stories of Resistance: Advocating for Women's Education and Academic Freedom in Iran and Afghanistan

"The death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, after her arrest by the morality police, sparked massive nationwide protests, with students and women playing a leading role. These protests became known as the Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, the slogan originating from a Kurdish feminist mantra which symbolizes the struggle against gender oppression and broader civil liberties issues. Women and female students have been at the forefront, engaging in symbolic acts like cutting their hair and burning hijabs to protest forced hijab laws and gender-based discrimination. Despite significant risks, including detention and expulsion from universities, their activism has maintained the movement's momentum and visibility as campuses across Iran became epicenters of protests." 

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