On International Women's Day, five Iranian girls posted a video of themselves dancing to a pop song. Days later, they were tracked down and arrested by the Iranian government.
Theirs is the latest act of bravery and defiance by women and girls in Iran since nation-wide protests began last September.
Thousands are risking their lives daily to demand freedom in the face of an oppressive regime, which has systematically discriminated against women and girls for decades.
We cannot remain silent while our sisters in Iran are fighting for their fundamental rights. Stand with them. Leave your message now.
Mahsa Jina Amini was murdered by police in September 2022 for ‘incorrectly’ wearing her hijab: sparking women’s protests across Iran.
WHO CAN HELP
Since then, thousands of women and girls have demanded an end to oppression by taking to the streets and breaking laws against showing their hair and dancing.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
The world must show solidarity with the women and girls risking their lives to protest in Iran: Leave your message of support.
