Consider This from NPR Ongoing Protests In Iran Echo A Century-Old Revolution
Oct 18, 2022
Protests in Iran have erupted following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, with women leading the charge by publicly defying oppressive laws. Personal accounts from protesters reveal their resilience against government crackdowns. Historical parallels are drawn to past uprisings, particularly the 1905 revolution, as activists employ strategies like labor strikes for change. The podcast highlights the coalition of social classes united in this fight and emphasizes the importance of global solidarity in the quest for freedom and women's rights.
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Women-Led Protests in Iran
- Iranian women and girls lead protests, defying hijab rules after Mahsa Amini's death.
- They remove and burn hijabs, chanting slogans against the government despite violent crackdowns.
Schoolgirls' Protest
- Schoolgirls in Shiraz protested a Basij member's speech by removing hijabs and chanting.
- This defiance from Iran's Gen Z demonstrates their fearlessness.
Global Attention
- Global attention hinders the Iranian regime's ability to suppress unrest completely.
- The internet blackouts and censorship attempts are failing to control the narrative.
