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A New Hijab Bill For Iranian Women Means More Restrictions for a Historically Repressed Demographic

The bill, known as the Culture of Chastity and Hijab Bill, allows up to 10 years of jail time as punishment for women who choose not to wear the hijab or abide by Islamic dress code. Additionally, the bill permits flogging, fines of up to 360 million Iranian rials, and restrictions on travel and online access for women accused and convicted.

Global, Editor's PicksAliza JankowskyNovember 3, 2023Iran Protests, Iran, Gender Rights, Editor's Pick Comments

Tensions High as UK Rejects Scottish Gender Bill

“Now, many wonder what this will foretell about ongoing Scottish-UK tensions and the preponderance of calls for Scottish independence.”