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Jina Mahsa Amini

The 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman was arrested by the Iranian "morality police" in September 2022, accused of improperly wearing a hijab. Her death in custody sparked months of anti-government protests across Iran.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian holds his reading glasses at a governemt meeting in Tehran

President Masoud Pezeshkian holds his reading glasses at a governemt meeting in Tehran

Iran testing new strategies to soothe an angry public?

Two recent developments could be seen as a signal from Tehran that it wants to placate its critics.

A young woman in Tehran walks past a mural of the Statue of Liberty next to the former US embassy

A young woman in Tehran walks past a mural of the Statue of Liberty next to the former US embassy

Femicide in Iran: Tradition and law enable killing of women

The death of Mahsa Amini shook Iran and the world, but the killing of women for "honor" is often overlooked in Iran.

A mural of Jina Mahsa Amini in Dublin

A mural of Jina Mahsa Amini in Dublin

Iran: Yearning for freedom 2 years after Mahsa Amini's death

The tragic death of Jina Mahsa Amini sparked a protest movement, turning the young woman into a symbol of resistance.

A picture of Narges Mohammadi is seen superimposed over jail bars

A picture of Narges Mohammadi is seen superimposed over jail bars

Iran's political prisoners refuse to be silenced

Iran's female political prisoners have been staging weekly protests against the death penalty, defying the regime.

People holding Jina Amini poster at proest in Germany

People holding Jina Amini poster at proest in Germany

Iran executes man over killing of Revolutionary Guard

An Iranian court had convicted a man of stabbing to death a Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) officer during protests in 2022.

Black-and white printout of Iranian pro-opposition rapper Toomaj Salehi held up at protest in Paris, France

Black-and white printout of Iranian pro-opposition rapper Toomaj Salehi held up at protest in Paris, France

Iran overturns death penalty for rapper Toomaj Salehi

Toomaj Salehi was jailed after supporting widespread protests sparked by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini.

A woman sits in a park, looking down sadly

A woman sits in a park, looking down sadly

Iran: Mother of fatally injured teen refuses to be silenced

Abolfazl Amir-Ataei was just 16 when he sustained a severe head wound from a tear gas canister at a protest.

Thumbnail Sports Life Sendung

Thumbnail Sports Life Sendung

Silent protest: Dancing for Iran

Vivian Assal Koohnavard is a dancer at the Berlin State Ballet. She wants to support the women protesting in Iran.

Two women holding up a sign that reads "Act now. Stop executions in Iran."

Two women holding up a sign that reads "Act now. Stop executions in Iran."

Iran: 'Western pressure can hinder executions'

At least 853 people were executed in Iran last year. Human rights activists suspect the number was actually much higher.

A group of people in front of a shop window

A group of people in front of a shop window

Iran intensifies violent crackdown on women

Women who refuse to wear headscarves are reporting more violent harassment and arrests by Iran's "morality police."

A group of protesters at night shrouded in tear gas smoke in Iran's Mahabad city in West Azerbaijan, seen in 2022

A group of protesters at night shrouded in tear gas smoke in Iran's Mahabad city in West Azerbaijan, seen in 2022

Iran: UN exposes 'crimes' committed against protesters

A UN fact-finding mission in Iran has documented grevious human rights violations during a crackdown on protesters.

Kowsar Eftekhari - Iranische Demonstrantin "Frau, Leben, Freiheit"

Kowsar Eftekhari - Iranische Demonstrantin "Frau, Leben, Freiheit"

'I will be living proof of the violent oppression in Iran'

After Kowsar Eftekhari was blinded during a protest in Iran and an arrest warrant was issued, she fled the country.

Demonstrators wave flags in Hamburg, Germany, decrying the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in Iran

Demonstrators wave flags in Hamburg, Germany, decrying the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in Iran

UN report: Iran to blame for 'violence' behind Amini death

Jina Mahsa Amini's death in police custody prompted widespread protests and a violent crackdown in the Islamic republic.

Women in Tehran walk down the street without a headscarf

Women in Tehran walk down the street without a headscarf

Iran's women vow resistance against 'misogynistic' regime

In Iran, women face daily harassment, but continue demanding their right to expression and self-determination.

Smoke swirls around three women in gas masks protesting the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran

Smoke swirls around three women in gas masks protesting the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran

What's behind Iran's 'woman, life, freedom' protests?

The death of a young Iranian woman, Jina Mahsa Amini, in police custody in 2022 sparked an unprecedented revolt.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei votes

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei votes

Iran elections: Low turnout in parliamentary vote

Iran's parliamentary elections saw low voter turnout as candidates competed for a seat in the 290-member parliament.

Iranian women vote during parliamentary elections at a polling station in Tehran.

Iranian women vote during parliamentary elections at a polling station in Tehran.

Iran holds first elections since mass protests

Authorities are hoping for a big turnout but pundits expect that many critical of the regime will not cast their vote.

A female member of the Iranian police special force monitors an area, with only her eyes visible

A female member of the Iranian police special force monitors an area, with only her eyes visible

Emboldened Iran silences critics as world looks elsewhere

In the shadow of the Israel-Gaza war, Iran's rulers are settling scores with internal critics.

Iranian women hold up a flag supporting their football team

Iranian women hold up a flag supporting their football team

Iran: Women attend Tehran derby, but equality fight goes on

FIFA hailed the attendance of women at the recent Tehran derby as "progress," a term which a key activist has rejected

Demonstrators hold placards outside the Iranian Embassy in London

Demonstrators hold placards outside the Iranian Embassy in London

EU honors Iran protest icon Amini with Sakharov Prize

The European Parliament has given its Sakharov Prize to the late Iranian protest figure Jina Mahsa Amini.

An Iranian women holds up her arm at a 2022 protest

An Iranian women holds up her arm at a 2022 protest

What does Mohammadi's Nobel Peace Prize mean?

Narges Mohammadi's Nobel Peace Prize marks a milestone in a decades-long women's rights movement.

Two women shopping in Tehran

Two women shopping in Tehran

Iran's women defend themselves against state violence

Iran's system is being challenged by a women's rights movement spurred by resistance to wearing headscarves.

Iranians in Norwaz protest against the arrest of Salehi in October 2022

Iranians in Norwaz protest against the arrest of Salehi in October 2022

Jailed Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released on bail

Salehi was imprisoned for his support for the anti-government protests following the death of Jina Mahsa Amini.

Iran Narges Mohammadi in Teheran

Iran Narges Mohammadi in Teheran

Iran: Fears for jailed Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi

2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been allowed to see a doctor. Her husband still fears for her life.

A women hold up her hand, painted in red with the inscription "freedom"

A women hold up her hand, painted in red with the inscription "freedom"

Iran: No headscarf, no job for protesting actresses

Iranian actresses who defy the so-called morality police and go out without a headscarf have been banned from working.

A photo of Armita Geravand, who allegedly died after a suspicious incident involving Iran's morality police on Tehran's metro

A photo of Armita Geravand, who allegedly died after a suspicious incident involving Iran's morality police on Tehran's metro

Iran: Teen dies after alleged brush with morality police

Armita Geravand's passing comes a year after mass protests over the death of another woman while in police custody.

Two smiling women standing close together in a room. They are both wearing headscarves that are draped loosely over their hair.

Two smiling women standing close together in a room. They are both wearing headscarves that are draped loosely over their hair.

Iran regime intimidates journalists with long prison terms

Two award-winning journalists who reported on the death of Jina Mahsa Amini have been sentenced to long prison terms.

A selfie taken by Armita Geravand without a headscarf

A selfie taken by Armita Geravand without a headscarf

Iran: Teen Armita Geravand 'brain dead' after hijab incident

Armita Geravand has been in a coma since her encounter with Iran's "morality police" on the Tehran subway.

Protesters gather in London to protest against the Iranian regime following the death of Jina Mahsa Amini

Protesters gather in London to protest against the Iranian regime following the death of Jina Mahsa Amini

Amini wins Sakharov Prize: Will it help Iranian women?

The award brings hope to women in Iran. Whether it will reinvigorate the cause remains to be seen.

Supporters of Iran's women's movement hold a banner of Jina Mahsa Amini in Berlin

Supporters of Iran's women's movement hold a banner of Jina Mahsa Amini in Berlin

Jina Mahsa Amini wins EU's Sakharov Prize

Amini's death in custody after her arrest by Iran's morality police sparked mass protests.

A CCTV image of Tehran's metro

A CCTV image of Tehran's metro

Iran 'morality police' under scrutiny after girl put in coma

Activists say a 16-year-old girl is in a coma at a Tehran military hospital after being beaten on a subway.

Protesters hold a giant banner bearing the names of people who were killed in the passing year including this of Jina Mahsa Amini

Protesters hold a giant banner bearing the names of people who were killed in the passing year including this of Jina Mahsa Amini

Iran: Schoolgirl reportedly in coma after security assault

The 16-year-old girl was assaulted by the morality police on Iran's underground, a rights group said.

An Iranian-American activist shouts into a megaphone at a demonstration in Washington D.C. commemorating the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in Iranian police custody.

An Iranian-American activist shouts into a megaphone at a demonstration in Washington D.C. commemorating the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in Iranian police custody.

Iranians abroad urge world to keep up pressure on Iran

DW's Aya Ibrahim reports from Washington, where Iranians are calling for freedom and democracy in Iran.

A protester holds a banner depicting Jina Mahsa Amini as demonstrators in Berlin march to commemorate the anniversary of her death.

A protester holds a banner depicting Jina Mahsa Amini as demonstrators in Berlin march to commemorate the anniversary of her death.

Protests mark anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

In Germany, thousands of people turned out in a show of solidarity in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt and other cities.

Protesters hold placards and flags during a rally marking the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in detention in Iran on the steps of Parliament in Melbourne on September 16, 2023.

Protesters hold placards and flags during a rally marking the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini in detention in Iran on the steps of Parliament in Melbourne on September 16, 2023.

Amini family barred from marking anniversary — rights groups

Iranian authorities prevented Amini's family from commemorating the first anniversary of her death in police custody.

Female protesters walk along a road with raised arms

Female protesters walk along a road with raised arms

Iran: What's changed since Jina Mahsa Amini's death?

Have the protests triggered by the death of a young Kurdish Iranian woman one year ago changed anything?

A woman holds her arm up in protest as a fire burns on a road

A woman holds her arm up in protest as a fire burns on a road

Berlin vows support for Iranian people on Amini anniversary

One year after Amini's death, Germany's foreign minister says Berlin won't "leave the people of Iran on their own."

Protesters in London hold up a sign with photo of Jina Mahsa Amini and the words "Say her name"

Protesters in London hold up a sign with photo of Jina Mahsa Amini and the words "Say her name"

Iran: Why women keep on fighting for freedom

A feminist revolution is underway in Iran. A year after it began, women are more determined than ever.

Rada Fatehi (right) stands with her mother who is holding a photograph of her deceased son. In the background, photographs of Iranians who have passed away in police custody can be seen.

Rada Fatehi (right) stands with her mother who is holding a photograph of her deceased son. In the background, photographs of Iranians who have passed away in police custody can be seen.

Iran: Family torn apart by Iranian security forces

Ramin Fatehi's family allege he was tortured to death in Iran for protesting following the death of Jina Mahsa Amini.

A woman stands atop a car in front in Iran

A woman stands atop a car in front in Iran

Has Iran changed 1 year after the death of Jina Mahsa Amini?

A year after the death of a young woman in police custody sparked nationwide protests, Iranian women remain defiant.

Tara Ghassemiehs, an Iranian-American ballet dancer in Los Angeles, practicing for her show

Tara Ghassemiehs, an Iranian-American ballet dancer in Los Angeles, practicing for her show

Iranian-American dancer honors Amini with ballet

Ballet dancer Tara Ghassemieh's performance, "The White Feather," is a homage to the fight for women's rights in Iran.

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German soccer club supports Iran's feminist movement

Holzheimer SG 1920 has shown its support for Iran's feminist movement by dedicating a derby match to Jina Mahsa Amini.

A noose and photos of incarcerated protesters

A noose and photos of incarcerated protesters

Iran protesters targeted 1 year after Amini death

Bereaved families of killed activists are under pressure as authorities crack down on any signs of protest.

Peshmerga forces look at IS positions in Iraq from truck mounted with automatic weapon

Peshmerga forces look at IS positions in Iraq from truck mounted with automatic weapon

Iran, Iraq agree to disarm Kurdish militants — Tehran

Iran's foreign ministry says Iraq has agreed to disarm and relocated exiled Iranian Kurdish groups in northern Iraq.

A woman lifts her headscarf in the air during a protest in September 2022

A woman lifts her headscarf in the air during a protest in September 2022

Iran prosecutes pop singer who urged headscarf removal

Pop singer Mehdi Yarrahi has published a song demanding that headscarves be made optional for women in Iran.

View of two surveillance cameras in Tehran against the backdrop of a giant mural depicting the spiritual leader of the Iranian revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Iran's current supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

View of two surveillance cameras in Tehran against the backdrop of a giant mural depicting the spiritual leader of the Iranian revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Iran's current supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran tightens control of women's dress code

Morality police have returned to the streets as Iran steps up the enforcement of headscarf rules for women.

A woman without Hijab wearing a red jacket in city of Shiraz, Iran

A woman without Hijab wearing a red jacket in city of Shiraz, Iran

Why is Iran bringing back its 'morality police'?

Iran has launched a campaign to enforce its hijab law, which requires women to cover their hair in public.

A woman walks down a street in Tehran in the evening with her hair loose

A woman walks down a street in Tehran in the evening with her hair loose

Iran's morality police resume headscarf patrols in cities

Many women in Iran stopped covering their heads amid anti-government protests. Police now say morality patrols are back.

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi

Iranian rapper given 6-year prison sentence over protests

Toomaj Salehi has avoided a death sentence over his participation in the nationwide protests last year.

Zanyar Tondro, a young man in a white T-shirt, with a patch over his right eye, standing on a street in Germany

Zanyar Tondro, a young man in a white T-shirt, with a patch over his right eye, standing on a street in Germany

Brutal cost of protest in Iran

Protesters have faced execution, imprisonment and serious injury. DW speaks with one young man who fled to Germany.