'For the Sun After Long Nights' is a history of Iran’s Woman, Life, Freedom Movement

The tragic death of Gina Amani led to one of the largest uprisings in Iran in decades, focusing on women's rights and freedom.

Protests Erupt After Gina Amani's Death by Iran's Morality Police For Dress Code Violation

When a young Kurdish woman named Gina Amani died in Tehran, it became a catalyst for widespread protest. Amani had been arrested and severely beaten by Iran’s morality police for not adhering to the country’s strict dress code.

Protests Escalated Into Iran's Largest Uprising in Decades, With 2 Million, Led by Young Women

Amani's death ignited the Woman Life Freedom Movement, propelling at least two million demonstrators, predominantly young women, to rally against the country's oppressive dress code and advocate for broader freedoms.

Iranian Crackdown: Protesters Face Internet Restrictions, Mass Arrests, and Security Force Violence

The Iranian government responded to the demonstrations with severe measures ...

Fatemeh Jamalpour shares insights into the challenges faced by Iranian women, including oppressive cultural norms and the bold resistance of the younger generation.

Iranian Women Face Child Marriage, Forced Marriage, Domestic Violence, and Gender-Based Oppression

Jamalpour details the trauma many Iranian women experience, including child marriage, forced marriage, domestic violence, and a life devoid of love, reflecting patterns entrenched in her family and cultural environment.

Iran Restricts Women's Stadium Entry and Music Access Post-Revolution

After the revolution, Jamalpour describes Iran as a society that severely restricts women's freedoms, imposing bans on their ability to enter stadiums, enjoy pop music, and even control over their appearance, extending to prohibitions on facial hair removal.

Younger Iranian Gen Z Women Have Adopted a Defiant Attitude Towards These Restrictions

The younger generation, Jamalpour observes, has grown up with a rebellious spirit against these oppressive measures, choosing to lead their lives by their own rules, despite the potential repercussions.

Young Women Defiantly Removed Hijabs, Humiliating Security Forces, Demonstrating Agency Over Bodies

In acts of defiance, Jamalpour has witnessed young women boldly removing their hijabs in the presence of security forces, inspiring her to embrace the same sense of courage. These ac ...

Reporting on protests can be fraught with danger, as evidenced by the experiences of journalists like Fatemeh Jamalpour, who face threats from government forces when trying to document events.

Fatemeh Jamalpour Threatened With Jail, Interrogation, and Violence by Iranian Government For Reporting

Fatemeh Jamalpour, a fearless journalist, faced severe threats from the Iranian government during her reporting on protests. She was not only threatened with imprisonment but also brought in for interrogation. Additionally, she endured violence, being shot at with rubber bullets by the Iran Revolutionary Guard. Her work came with immense risks, and a lawyer warned her that just the first three pages of her co-authored book could lead to charges of blasphemy against Islam. If she published it while remaining in Iran, it could potentially land her in prison for life.

Jamalpour Used Secure Messaging to Communicate With Co-author Nilo Tabrizi, a Washington Post Reporter Outside Iran, to Avoid Surveillance

Despite these threats, Jamalpour relied on secure channels of communication to collaborate with her co-author, Nilo Tabrizi, an investigative reporter at The Washington Post who was based outside Iran. They wisely used Signal, a secure messaging app, which allowed them to avoid being monitored by security forces.

Despite Risks, Jamalpour and Tabrizi Were Determined to Tell Protesters' and Iranian Women's Stories of Fighting For Freedom

The dedication of Jamalpour and Tabrizi to their journalistic mission was unwavering. They we ...