Outrage as Arizona police accused of removing student protester's hijab
A spokesperson for Arizona State University told Newsweek, "This matter is under review."
Woman firing sister-in-law as bridesmaid over bachelorette request slammed
Psychiatrist Carole Lieberman told Newsweek: "The poster is using this opportunity to get attention for her religious beliefs."
Practical Steps to Help Along Iran's Next Revolution
Iran has been shaken by repeated bouts of popular unrest ever since its Islamic Revolution overthrew Shah Reza Pahlavi in 1979. Unfortunately, none of its periodic outbursts of instability have led to permanent political change in Iran. Fortified by its cohesive clerical elite and the coercive muscle of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the regime has been able to repeatedly suppress its disorganized opposition. Could this time be any different?
Why the fall of Iran's "morality police" proved a false dawn
In December news emerged that the regime in Tehran had decided to abolish its notorious morality police. But how much has really changed?
"I stopped wearing the hijab. It was a relief"
After seeing the courage of the women in Iran, I feel compelled to call out what I now see as injustice.
Iran protests timeline: How death of Mahsa Amini caused shockwaves
Hundreds of people have been killed in Iran during demonstrations that have lasted for months.
Iran soccer team could face arrest for silence during national anthem
"The Iranian regime has clearly demonstrated its determination and ruthlessness in seeking to quell that unrest," a human rights expert told Newsweek.
'No longer afraid': How Iranian women fight surveillance with sanitary pads
"If they force us to do things like [wearing the] hijab and filter everything for us, we will filter their visibility," one woman in Iran told Newsweek.
Saman Yasin Petition Signed by Thousands as Rapper Faces Execution in Iran
The rapper held his head in his hands when he appeared in court, and he was not allowed to have his lawyers present.
Where is Elnaz Rekabi? Fears over missing Iranian climber who defied regime
Elnaz Rekabi has allegedly been detained by authorities after footage of her competing abroad without her hijab went viral.
"They are not scared": Iranian women protest with harrowing banner
"Every time something goes viral, they're taken into custody ... and their dead bodies are being handed back to their families," Negar Mottahedeh told Newsweek.
Women, Christians and Their Powerful Resistance to Iran's Fanatical Regime
What does the mullahcracy fear?
Video Allegedly Shows Iranian Men 'Risking Their Lives' to Protect Women
Goldie Ghamari, a Canadian politician, posted the video to TikTok on Wednesday.
Iran Protests Hit Embassies Around the World; Officers Hurt in London
Protesters demonstrate against the death of 22-year-old Masha Amini, with London's Metropolitan Police tweeting of "unacceptable scenes of violent disorder."
'I Escaped From Iran—Mahsa Amini's Death Shows the World What I Knew'
Amini, and young women like her, have lived their entire lives under a regime of discrimination and inequality.
Videos Show Violent Clashes in Iran as Protests Spread, At Least 35 Killed
One video shows a statue of the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on fire in his home town of Mashhad.
Mahsa Amini's Murder Revealed the Truth: Hijab Is a Tool of Oppression
We are not even asking you to support us. We are just asking you to stop supporting our oppressors. We are asking you to hear our screams.
Lauren Boebert Queries Omar Wearing Hijab if Church and State Are Separate
Omar responded to Boebert's comments by posting a meme that appeared to call the Republican an "idiot sandwich."
Internet Backs Woman Who Refuses To Remove Hijab for Wedding
"Nobody can expect you to remove a PERSONAL AND RELIGIOUS ARTICLE OF CLOTHING for a wedding," one user commented.
#LetUsTalk: Stop Silencing Iranian Women
Wearing the hijab in a free society is not the same as having it imposed by the state through force.
Teacher in Quebec Removed From Classroom for Wearing Hijab
Fatemeh Anvari was told she would no longer be allowed to teach because she wore "religious symbols while at work"—a violation of the controversial Bill 21.
School Teacher Accused of 'Forcibly' Removing Hijab Off Girl's Head
"Imagine being a child and stripped of your clothing in front of your classmates," wrote Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad on Facebook.
Taliban: Women Can Attend Gender-Segregated Schools, Must Wear Hijab
Abdul Baqi Haqqani, a higher education minister, said that university subjects will also be reviewed.
NYC Victim Has Hijab Pulled During Linked Anti-Muslim Attacks Against Women
Two women were attacked within about 60 minutes by a suspect making anti-Muslim statements.
Woman Sues Detroit After Being Forced to Remove Hijab for Booking Photo
Zainab Chaaban's attorney says making the woman take off her hijab is akin to asking her to "walk around completely naked in front of strangers."
Lawsuit Accuses LAPD Officers of Removing Woman's Hijab Without Permission
The woman was attending a public hearing about an officer-involved shooting at the time of the alleged incident, according to the lawsuit.
Journalist Alleges Southwest Airlines Mistreated His Hijab-Wearing Wife
A journalist claimed that a Southwest flight attendant threatened to have his wife removed from a flight.
Who Is Kathy Zhu? Pro-Trump Model Stripped of Title Over 'Racist' Posts
Zhu was caught in a row over Muslim women wearing hijabs and said black communities should address violence in their own communities before "blaming others."
Freeing of Iranian Hijab 'Rosa Parks' Hailed as Victory For Women
The image of Movahedi brandishing her white hijab from a stick during protests at the end of 2017 became a rallying call on social media.
Sports Illustrated Model Makes History in Burkini
The shoot was at Watamu Beach in Kenya, roughly 750 miles from the Kakuma refugee camp where Halima Aden lived before moving to the U.S. around the age of 7.