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In Iran Protests, Women Stand Up, Lift Their Hijab, For Their Rights

Vida Movahed stands on a telecommunications box, holding a headscarf on a stick in protest against Iran's mandatory hijab rules, in Tehran in December. Since then, Iranians have staged various protests for women's rights. (Abaca Press/Sipa USA via AP)
Vida Movahed stands on a telecommunications box, holding a headscarf on a stick in protest against Iran's mandatory hijab rules, in Tehran in December. Since then, Iranians have staged various protests for women's rights. (Abaca Press/Sipa USA via AP)

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