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 marry her fiancé and build a happy family
A 23-year-old hairdresser who worked from home and was recently engaged. Known as Iran's bride, she was shot in the side by security forces on September 21, 2022, while walking home from a dentist appointment along Sattar Khan Street near Azadi Square in Nowshahr. Her death occurred during the early days of nationwide protests following Mahsa Amini's death. The bullet killed her instantly. In August 2023, her parents, sister, and fiancé were all arrested by security forces.
Her death as "Iran's bride" symbolized the regime's war against young Iranian women's future
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