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What sparked worldwide protests against Iran’s conservative Islamic theocracy?
What sparked worldwide protests against Iran’s conservative Islamic theocracy?
- The death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. (correct)
- The removal of the compulsory hijab by many women in Iran.
- The imposition of sanctions by the EU on Iranian officials.
- The appointment of European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
Who was awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize following the events surrounding Mahsa Amini's death?
Who was awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize following the events surrounding Mahsa Amini's death?
- Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran. (correct)
- Roberta Metsola and her team.
- The Iranian officials who imposed the mandatory headscarf law.
- The Iranian authorities who handled Amini's case.
What did Roberta Metsola refer to as 'three words that have become a rallying cry' during her announcement of the human rights prize?
What did Roberta Metsola refer to as 'three words that have become a rallying cry' during her announcement of the human rights prize?
- Freedom, Equality, Dignity
- Justice, Peace, Hope
- Women, Life, Liberty (correct)
- Solidarity, Harmony, Progress
What action did many women take as part of their protests against human rights abuses in Iran?
What action did many women take as part of their protests against human rights abuses in Iran?
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What was the reason given by authorities for Mahsa Amini's death?
What was the reason given by authorities for Mahsa Amini's death?
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Why did Mahsa Amini's supporters dispute the official cause of her death?
Why did Mahsa Amini's supporters dispute the official cause of her death?
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