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First protests against mandatory hijab

Compiled by Pedram Missaghi
March 7, 2000
The Iranian

The following photographs are from the first weeks after the 1979 revolution. They show women demonstrating against compulsory wearing of the hijab as well as its supporters. See chronology here. See old news clips (1) (2). Also see video at Rahai-Zan TV.  Most photos by Sophie Keir.

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