The Light Within: Elahe Tavakolian's Story of Hope and Resistance

Tavakolian's involvement in the protests was not an isolated act of defiance but rather an expression of deep-seated frustration and anger shared by a significant portion of the Iranian population. The protests were fueled by years of accumulated grievances against the government's restrictive social policies, its suppression of dissent, and its disregard for basic human rights. Women's rights, in particular, were a major focal point of the demonstrations, with protesters demanding an end to discriminatory laws and practices, including the mandatory hijab.