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 study medicine and become a doctor serving rural communities, especially focusing on women's healthcare
Hasti Hosseinpour was a 16-year-old high school student in Izeh, known for her brilliant academic record and passionate advocacy for girls' education. Despite her young age, she was deeply aware of the inequalities faced by women in Iran and actively participated in school discussions about women's rights. She joined the protests with her classmates, carrying homemade signs demanding freedom and equality.
We are the generation that will change everything
Her death sparked massive student walkouts across Khuzestan Province, with teenagers leading some of the most fearless protests of the movement. Her school established a memorial scholarship for female students pursuing higher education.
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