The Islamic Republic last month handed out prison sentences totaling 109 years to six White Wednesdays campaigners to break our movement against compulsory hijab. In this fight, both the hard-liners and reformists are united against the women. Saba Kordafshari, an energetic and optimistic 20-year-old...
I had the honor to open up the world premiere of “Women Warriors: Voices of Change,” concert performed by Orchestra Moderne NYC & the talented Amy Andersson. I spoke about the struggle of women around the world & especially the women of Iran who...
Watch this heart breaking video from mother of 20-yr old #SabaKordafshari who was sent to 24 yrs in prison. Saba used her camera to film herself #walkingunveiled to protest #ForcedHijab. Now it’s your turn to show support by filming yourself #WhiteWednesdays
White Wednesdays activist Saba Kordafshari, 22, was sentenced to a total of 24 years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court for demanding an end to compulsory hijab laws. The trial was held on August 19 and the court’s ruling was delivered to his...
