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I.M. Masah Amini

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ImNotAnExpert · 16/09/2022 22:27

twitter.com/AlinejadMasih/status/1570824218648125440

'I call on all woman in the world; say her name. Mahsa Amini, 22, was
murdered by hijab police in Iran.

Her family confirmed that she was beaten by police for the crime of wearing “bad hijab”.

Please join us in sharing her name & story.
#مهسا_امینی'

From the founder of 'My Stealthy Freedom', Alinejad Masih.

www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-62930425

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TheBiologyStupid · 22/09/2022 18:19

Yes, just heard an update on BBC Radio 4's PM (there was also a new report on today's Woman's Hour and a promise to keep covering the legacy of Mahsa's death).

"The protests, now in their seventh day, have reached 80 other cities and towns. A human rights group said at least 31 civilians had been killed, while state television put the death toll at 17."

Kudos to Mahsa and the other brave people fighting Iran's theocratic misogyny.

ArabellaScott · 22/09/2022 18:10

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-62994003

TheBeardedVulture · 22/09/2022 00:46

Poor Mahsa.RIP.

ScreamingMeMe · 21/09/2022 10:52

BernardBlacksWineIcelolly · 21/09/2022 09:40

the protests were covered on the bbc website this morning

I fear for the women involved. I wish there was something useful I could do

Same here.

BernardBlacksWineIcelolly · 21/09/2022 09:40

the protests were covered on the bbc website this morning

I fear for the women involved. I wish there was something useful I could do

ArabellaScott · 21/09/2022 07:20

I saw more protests. Brave, brave women.

FatMog · 21/09/2022 06:05

On Twitter, many posts about the Iran protests following Mahsa's death. They are happening in many cities across the country.

Men as well as women protesting.

I have some doubts it will bring any change but I stand with Iranians for trying. Women should be allowed to wear WTF they want.

TheBiologyStupid · 21/09/2022 01:34

The Guardian is being a little optimistic with its headline, I fear. But Mahsa's brutal death is certainly not going unnoticed: www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/20/mahsa-aminis-brutal-death-may-be-moment-of-reckoning-iran

EveSix · 20/09/2022 12:05

An outrage. The bravery of women taking a stand in opressive patriarchal regimes is incredible. This is heart-breaking.

TheBiologyStupid · 20/09/2022 11:56

Mahsa's death was discussed on this morning's Woman's Hour (starting at 27:38 minutes in): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001c6g2

ArabellaScott · 20/09/2022 09:58

Thanks, I'm sorry but I am avoiding clicking on the link just now. Will maybe look later.

NitroNine · 20/09/2022 08:56

I don’t know about the wee girl I’m afraid - all I could find was the tweet I linked. Being able to take someone to get help after an injury like that is at least something, but I’ll watch for any updates/more info.

ArabellaScott · 20/09/2022 08:01

Oh my god no, how can they be so hateful? Is the child alive?

I'm not on Twitter so can't help with that, I'm afraid.

NitroNine · 20/09/2022 07:47

A woman in her sixties has been killed by the police for taking part in the protests; & a 10 year old girl has been shot in the head.

Masih Alinejad is providing incredible (albeit graphic, which is understandable but not everyone can deal with, so a warning seems right) coverage of the protests.

I read somewhere, but now can’t find it, a tweet from a woman protesting in Iran saying the most helpful thing Western women can do right now is amplify their voices on social media. Ms Alinejad has thanked JK Rowling for doing so, certainly.

Of course, the other thing on social media is that a certain Iranian leader’s account is allegedly somewhat problematic. If he is tweeting things that break the rules, he should be reported. I’m not - I repeat not - advocating mass-reporting the account on any kind of spurious basis. But if he is tweeting things that breech the rules, as I have seen repeatedly alleged, those of us who use Twitter have a duty to report him to improve the site for everyone.

Blackopal · 20/09/2022 06:59

Agree, I feel such admiration for these women.
To protest in the face of such treatment, I doubt I would be capable of it.

TheBiologyStupid · 19/09/2022 21:24

Meant to say that's likely to be the first correct use of the phrase "stunning and brave" on these pages.

TheBiologyStupid · 19/09/2022 21:23

nepeta · 19/09/2022 19:50

The Iranian women protesting are truly stunning and brave. And so are the Afghan women protesting. It takes enormous courage to do what these women are doing: Protesting the oppression of women and girls just because of sex.

Mahsa Amini. Remember her name.

As others have said, I wish there was something more I could do. Is there a petition? Calling diplomats in our own countries? Anything?

Crickets?

Crickets indeed. Iran's head of state wasn't invited to the queen's funeral, only the ambassador to the UK. That'll have them shaking in their boots...!

HandShoe · 19/09/2022 20:16

RIP Mahsa Amini

EdithStourton · 19/09/2022 20:14

Mahsa Amini.

I have DDs her sort of age.

nepeta · 19/09/2022 19:50

The Iranian women protesting are truly stunning and brave. And so are the Afghan women protesting. It takes enormous courage to do what these women are doing: Protesting the oppression of women and girls just because of sex.

Mahsa Amini. Remember her name.

As others have said, I wish there was something more I could do. Is there a petition? Calling diplomats in our own countries? Anything?

Crickets?

Olderbadger1 · 19/09/2022 19:27

💐Mahsa Amini💐
The bravery of the women who continue to protest is beyond belief. I feel so utterly helpless/useless in the face of this horror.

Nellodee · 19/09/2022 17:32

Mahsa Amini. There is no justice in this world.

Blackopal · 19/09/2022 17:30

Heartbreaking and fury making.
Brave, brave young woman.
So very sorry.

Masha Amini **

Sophoclesthefox · 19/09/2022 17:19

Mahsa Amini Flowers

Chaotica · 19/09/2022 16:40

stealtheatingtunnocks · 18/09/2022 09:02

Theo Twitter thread is so upsetting, they feel like we don’t know or care? Does tweeting help? Does it put pressure on Tehran? I am at a loss about what to do other than feel so sad, I don’t know enough about what is helpful. Twitter

Neither do I. And there are hundreds of very brave Iranian women, both at Mahsa's funeral and beyond, protesting by burning hijabs or gathering on the street. I wish their voices could be more widely heard, but I'm not sure what could tip the balance.

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