Iranian women are called to go out in the street without hijab this Tuesday, July 12. A movement launched on social networks by several activists while the repression of the freedoms of citizens is only increasing.
Since July 5, a law “on the hijab and chastity of the country” put in place by President Ebrahim Raïsi imposes new dress restrictions on women. The obligatory headscarf for women must, in addition to covering the hair, also cover the neck and shoulders.
In Iran women have had enough of compulsory hijab. Many are openly unveiling themselves as part of a new protest campaign. This woman removes her hijab in public and chants “freedom”. The police are seen running after her to arrest her#حجاب_بی_حجاب
— Vahid Yücesoy ?? (@vahid_yucesoy) July 10, 2022
As part of its publication, Iranian bank Mellat, which has more than 1,400 branches in Iran, issued a directive prohibiting female employees from wearing high-heeled shoes and stockings. It also prohibits its male directors from having women as administrative assistants.
Also on July 5, the Mashhad city prosecutor’s office issued a letter asking the mayor to prevent women who wear an “inappropriate hijab” from using the metro.
In response to growing pressure from the government, several social media activists launched a campaign for women to take to the streets in Iranian cities without hijab on July 12.
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