To complete her education and become a voice for women's rights in Iran
Asra Panahi was a 16-year-old high school student in Ardabil who was brutally beaten to death by security forces when she refused to sing a pro-regime anthem during a forced gathering at her school. Her courage to stand against oppression even in the face of violence made her a symbol of the younger generation's defiance.
I will not sing for tyrants
Her death at school sparked widespread student protests across Iran, with students tearing down pictures of Supreme Leaders and chanting "Death to the Dictator" in their classrooms.
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”
Their Path Continues
The memory of our eternal names lives in our hearts and will continue until Iran is free
Woman, Life, Freedom