Mahsa (Zhina) Amini
A 22-year-old Kurdish woman whose death in police custody after being arrested for "improper hijab" sparked the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution that shook the foundations of the Islamic Republic.
“I just want to go home”
To see Iran where justice and freedom prevail
An 18-year-old law student and former honorary police officer who resigned to support the Woman, Life, Freedom protests. She posted her resignation on Instagram, saying she would "proudly stand with my people." She died suspiciously six hours after her final post, having previously warned friends about death threats from intelligence forces.
You are scaring us with death as if we are alive... Forever sacrifice for the future of Iran
Her death highlighted the targeting of security personnel who supported protests
A 22-year-old Kurdish woman whose death in police custody after being arrested for "improper hijab" sparked the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution that shook the foundations of the Islamic Republic.
“I just want to go home”
A 16-year-old girl who disappeared during protests. Her last message was a video singing about freedom. Security forces killed her and hid her body, then forced her family to lie about her death.
“I will stay and fight for freedom”
A 16-year-old YouTuber who loved making videos and bringing joy to others. She was beaten to death by security forces during protests in Karaj. The regime forced her family to say she committed suicide.
“Life is beautiful when you are free”
Ihr Weg geht weiter
Die Erinnerung an unsere ewigen Namen lebt in unseren Herzen weiter und wird fortbestehen, bis der Iran frei ist
Frau, Leben, Freiheit