Global InformationShaparak Shajarizadeh information
Shaparak Shajarizadeh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Occupation(s) | Social activist, human rights advocate |
| Known for | Girls of Revolution Street |
| Children | 1 |
Shaparak Shajarizadeh (Persian: شاپرک شجری زاده) (born 1975) is an Iranian women's rights activist and a former political prisoner.[1] She is also a member of women's committee of Iran Transition Council. Shajarizadeh is well known for her efforts in empowering Women's rights in Iran and activism against Iran's contemporary compulsory hijab law.[2] She possess anti-headscarf sentiments and also pioneered online campaigns such as "Girls of Revolution Street" and "White Wednesdays" as a part of the protests against compulsory hijab in an effort to encourage both men and women in Iran to post images in the social media platforms of themselves without wearing headscarves.[3] She was arrested and imprisoned twice for defying Iran's laws about compulsory hijab laws.
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- ^ Melissa Mahtani. "Iranian women's rights activist: 'Don't wait for anyone to hand you your rights'". CNN. Retrieved 29 August 2020.