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As we reflect on these reports, it is a reminder that the cost of freedom in Iran has been paid in blood and unimaginable personal trauma. Documenting these truths is the first step toward the justice the victims deserve.

In late 2022, a video circulated globally showing a horrifying incident in Tehran where members of the Iranian security forces were seen sexually assaulting a female protester in broad daylight. The footage, verified by multiple international news outlets, showed a group of officers surrounding the woman before one clearly groped her. As we reflect on these reports, it is

This province saw some of the highest casualty rates, particularly following "Bloody Friday" in Zahedan. verified by multiple international news outlets

This blog post examines the harrowing reports of sexual violence and the rising death toll during the 2022 Iranian protests, specifically focusing on a widely documented assault by security forces and the human rights crisis that followed. As we reflect on these reports

The Iranian government’s official response typically involved blaming "foreign agents" or claiming protesters died of pre-existing conditions. Regarding the viral video of the sexual assault, Tehran’s police public relations office eventually stated the matter was being "investigated," though activists noted that such investigations rarely lead to accountability for security personnel.

Shadows of Injustice: Sexual Violence and the Rising Toll of Iran’s 2022 Protests