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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Tamara Davison

What is Iran’s ‘gender apartheid’ hijab bill and what does it mean for women?

Women in Iran risk being jailed for 10 years if they continue to defy the country’s hijab guidance, according to a new law that’s awaiting approval in the Iranian government.

The UN has branded the strict ruling “gender apartheid”, expressing concern over the severe punishments facing those who refuse to wear a hijab.

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