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Podcast: Mission Network News - Middle East
Episode: Scripture stories offer hope to women targeted by Iranian government
Description: Iran (MNN) – With global attention shifted to Iran’s conflict with Israel, the Iranian government has again cracked down on women’s freedoms.
Increasing Restrictions for Women
In April Iran launched a new “Nour” campaign that encourages rigorous enforcement of the already mandatory hijab laws. Videos uploaded online show police as well as plain clothes officers apprehend women violently. Many say this sort of conduct has become more aggressive and common since the campaign began.
In addition to the Nour campaign repressions, women are facing increased exclusion from public places. They have been banned fro...