Armita Geravand

Armita Geravand

Age17 years
CityTehran
Date2023-10-28
Cause of DeathDied from traumatic brain injury after alleged assault by morality police

Dreams & Aspirations

To pursue Taekwondo professionally and enjoy Korean culture freely

Life Story

A 17-year-old high school student and professional Taekwondo athlete who loved Korean culture and was a BTS fan. She suffered a traumatic brain injury on Tehran Metro after an alleged confrontation with hijab enforcers and died after three weeks in a coma. Her case drew international attention as authorities disputed the circumstances of her injury.

Last Words

I want to live freely

Impact on Movement

Her death renewed international focus on Iran's enforcement of mandatory hijab laws

Their Path Continues

The memory of our eternal names lives in our hearts and will continue until Iran is free

Woman, Life, Freedom