Mahsa Amini and European Union Human Rights Prize
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Publicly removing the compulsory Islamic headscarf.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason given by authorities for Mahsa Amini's death?

    <p>She suffered a heart attack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Mahsa Amini's supporters dispute the official cause of her death?

    <p>They alleged she was beaten by police.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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