
The death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's morality police sparked widespread protests across the country and around the world. Demonstrators, led by women, are challenging the regime's mandatory hijab laws and broader restrictions on personal freedoms. They chant "Woman, Life, Freedom," a Kurdish slogan that encapsulates their fight for bodily autonomy, equality, and social change. The protests face a brutal crackdown by security forces but continue to represent a significant challenge to the Iranian government.