Thousands of Iranian women
are taking off their veils and publishing pictures of themselves
online, igniting a debate about the freedom to wear or not wear the
hijab. A Facebook page set up by London-based Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad 10 days ago has attracted more than 130,000 likes, with women across Iran
sending unveiled pictures taken in parks, at the seaside and in the
streets. "My stealthy freedom while driving in the streets of Tehran,"
wrote Maryam alongside an image showing her behind the wheel. "I like
to feel the wind blowing on my face." Another post showed a mother with
her daughter. "The...more »
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