Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Halsey and more artists are speaking out and drawing attention to the struggle for women’s rights in Iran
While Iranian officials claim she died from a heart attack, a United Nations report as well as Amini’s relatives say she was brutalized during her arrest and later died, presumably as a result of her injuries.Amini’s death was a catalyst, with men and women pouring into the streets of Iran adamant that their grievances be heard. Beyond mandatory hijabs, those grievances include unfair elections, increasing poverty levels and lack of free speech, among others.
On TikTok, users are cutting off their hair in a show of solidarity with the women in Iran losing their lives at the hands of the oppressive regime, the latest death toll rising to 76,Celebrities like Justin Bieber, Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa have taken to social media, posting photos and videos drawing attention to the struggle for women’s rights in Iran.Hadid posted twice about Amini, once on Sept. 20 and again on Sept. 26.
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