Priyanka Chopra Supports Iranian Women Protesting Mahsa Amini's Demise

By: WE Staff | Friday, 7 October 2022

Priyanka Chopra has added her name to a large list of celebrities from around the globe who have shown support for Iranian women protesting Mahsa Amini's passing. The international celebrity, businesswoman, and film producer wrote a lengthy post on social media expressing her support for Iranian women. She also exhorted others to speak out in opposition to the Iranian Morality Police.

Priyanka backs Iranian females

She expressed her outrage for Mahsa Amini, whose young life was brutally taken away by the Iranian Morality Police for donning her hijab "improperly," on Instagram, writing, "Women in Iran and around the world are standing up and raising their voices, publicly cutting their hair, and many other forms of protest for Mahsa Amini.

The voices that finally speak after long periods of coerced silence will deservedly erupt. Additionally, they CANNOT and WILL NOT be stemmed."

She added, "Your bravery and your goal inspire me. It is difficult to take an actual life-threatening risk to oppose the patriarchal system and defend your rights. But despite the risk to yourself, you are brave ladies who do this every day."

Priyanka pleaded with those in authority to pay attention to the protesters' cries and recognise their concerns. "We must respond to their appeal, comprehend the problems, and then unite behind them with our collective voices if we want this movement to have a lasting impact.

We must also get everyone who can influence others to join as well. Numbers matter. Add your voice to this critical movement. Stay informed and be vocal, so these voices can no longer be forced to stay silent. I stand with you. Jin, jiyan , azaadi... Women, life, freedom," she added.

What is the cause of Mahsa Amini's death?

On September 13, Mahsa was detained as she and her family were leaving a Tehran metro station with her brother. She was detained for allegedly violating Iran's strict laws requiring women to dress modestly and wear hijabs.

Mahsa spent three days in a coma before passing away "of natural causes," as the authorities asserted, but campaigners believe she was killed by a lethal blow to the head.

Following the tragedy, tens of thousands of Iranians have demonstrated against Mahsa Amini's passing in the previous two weeks. Women from all around the world have shaved or chopped their hair in public or while being videotaped to show support for the plight of Iranian women at rallies and protests.

Why are Iranian ladies protesting the laws by cutting their hair?

Many Iranians consider their hair to be a sign of beauty, yet according to Islamic Republic regulations, women are required to cover their hair with a hijab. In order to draw attention to Mahsa Amini's unfair sentencing, women all around the world are cutting their hair, which is regarded as a gesture of protest and sadness.