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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maya Oppenheim

Iranian women removing headscarves to protest mandatory hijab laws

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Iranian women are sharing photos of themselves taking off their hijabs to demonstrate opposition to strict rules which ban women from showing their hair in public.

The authorities announced 12 July as “Hijab and Chastity Day” - meaning events will be held to champion rules which force women to wear the hijab.

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