“Defiance on the Streets: Iranian Women Ditch Hijabs Ahead of Mahsa Amini’s Death Anniversary”

As the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death draws near, an increasing number of women in Iran are choosing to forgo the mandatory hijab in public. In various cities across the country, it has become more frequent to see women walking without their headscarves, a visible act of defiance against the enforced dress code. Amini's tragic passing ignited widespread protests, and as the anniversary approaches, this growing trend reflects the ongoing struggle for women's rights and personal freedoms in Iran.