The protests sparked by the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police quickly evolved into a national uprising.

Iranian women led the charge, burning their headscarves and demanding an end to compulsory hejab. Soon the protest slogan WOMEN LIFE FREEDOM was being chanted by Iranians of all sexes and ethnicities, across the entire country.

What the world is witnessing now is the biggest threat to the Islamic Republic since its birth 43 years ago. The regime’s response has been brutal – but the protesters remain undeterred and defiant.

Our all-Iranian panel of experts will be looking at the issues at the heart of the revolt: socio-sexual and cultural changes to Iranian society, ethnic minority oppression and separatist movements, as well as the greater political and historical context of the protests. They will also talk about the latest developments on the ground, the regime’s response so far, and what the future may hold.

Presented in collaboration with Pranvera Smith of On Front Line

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