Two years later, Mahsa Amini is still a call for change in Iran

Monday marked two years since Mahsa Amini’s death in Iranian police custody after being arrested for wearing an “improper” hijab covering. Her alleged mistreatment and mysterious death led to widespread protests against the Iranian regime. 

This week, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) called again for Iran to be held accountable for “grave violations of religious freedom.” 

Mike Ansari with Heart4Iran explains, “While these protests began in response to Mahsa Amini’s death, on [the] world stage they have evolved into a much wider call for change, discussing issues of authoritarian rule, economic disparity, religious oppression and freedom of expression.

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