The Harrowing Reality of Iran's Compulsory Veiling Laws
Roya Heshmati was brutally whipped by Iranian officials in a horrifying incident, which served as a harsh penalty for her decision to be unveiled in public. This horrible incident brings to light the harsh penalties that women who disobey Iran's mandatory veiling laws—which still violate fundamental human rights—face. Roya's terrifying story is just one of many that highlight how critical it is to confront and outlaw discriminatory behaviors that support violence against women. Iranian authorities subjected Roya Heshmati to horrific flogging as punishment for appearing unveiled in public. Millions of other women and girls are at risk of similar torture for exercising their human rights until Iran's discriminatory compulsory veiling laws are abolished. pic.twitter.com/sIZLJUOIGo — Amnesty International (@amnesty) January 9, 2024 Iran's compulsory veiling laws not only infringe upon personal freedoms but also subject millions of women and girls to the consta...