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Iran Plans 'Rehabilitation Clinics' for Women Defying Dress Code

A controversial initiative aims to 'heal' women who refuse to wear the mandatory hijab, sparking widespread criticism.

  • Iranian authorities propose clinics to rehabilitate women not adhering to strict Islamic dress codes.
  • The initiative is led by a government body overseeing Islamic virtues, aiming to provide psychological guidance.
  • Critics, including the Iranian government, dismiss the plan as absurd and distance themselves from it.
  • Since the 2022 women's movement, more women have been rejecting the obligatory hijab despite harsh enforcement.
  • The movement was ignited by the death of Mahsa Amini, detained for improper hijab wear, who died in custody.
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