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.

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.

What did Roberta Metsola refer to as 'three words that have become a rallying cry' during her announcement of the human rights prize?

Women, Life, Liberty

What action did many women take as part of their protests against human rights abuses in Iran?

Publicly removing the compulsory Islamic headscarf.

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

She suffered a heart attack.

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

They alleged she was beaten by police.

Learn about Mahsa Amini, the Kurdish-Iranian woman who died in police custody in Iran, sparking protests worldwide. Discover how she was posthumously awarded the European Union's top human rights prize. Explore the impact of her tragic death and the global response to it.

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