In late 2022, a video circulated globally showing a horrifying incident in Tehran where members of the Iranian security forces were seen sexually assaulting a female protester in broad daylight. The footage, verified by multiple international news outlets, showed a group of officers surrounding the woman before one clearly groped her.
As we reflect on these reports, it is a reminder that the cost of freedom in Iran has been paid in blood and unimaginable personal trauma. Documenting these truths is the first step toward the justice the victims deserve.
Shadows of Injustice: Sexual Violence and the Rising Toll of Iran’s 2022 Protests
In late 2022, a video circulated globally showing a horrifying incident in Tehran where members of the Iranian security forces were seen sexually assaulting a female protester in broad daylight. The footage, verified by multiple international news outlets, showed a group of officers surrounding the woman before one clearly groped her.
As we reflect on these reports, it is a reminder that the cost of freedom in Iran has been paid in blood and unimaginable personal trauma. Documenting these truths is the first step toward the justice the victims deserve.
Shadows of Injustice: Sexual Violence and the Rising Toll of Iran’s 2022 Protests