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 serve and protect all citizens with honor and justice
A police sergeant in Kermanshah who refused to use the excuse "I'm just following orders" when it came to protecting women's rights. He said his duty was to protect the security and comfort of the women of his homeland. He supported a woman opposing mandatory hijab laws and faced dismissal, threats, and persecution for his principled stance. The regime eliminated him using fabricated medical causes to hide their assassination of a principled officer who chose conscience over cruelty.
My duty is to protect the security and comfort of the women of my homeland
His courage showed that even within security forces, some chose conscience over orders
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