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 live freely and choose her own path without government interference
Young Iranian woman and hairdresser who became a symbol of courage during the 2022 protests. She was shot and killed by security forces in Karaj while participating in demonstrations against mandatory hijab. Her death sparked widespread outrage and became emblematic of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement.
We will not back down from our rights
Her death became emblematic of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement and inspired countless others to join the 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”
Their Path Continues
The memory of our eternal names lives in our hearts and will continue until Iran is free
Woman, Life, Freedom