Published On: Sat, Nov 30th, 2024

This Iranian protester was called mentally ill. Experts say it’s a tactic to discredit her

A woman is seen sitting on a concrete staircase in her underwear on a university campus.

By labelling protestors as mentally ill, the Iranian government aims to delegitimize demonstrators and discourage other women from taking similar actions, according to human rights experts.

CBC | World News

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This Iranian protester was called mentally ill. Experts say it’s a tactic to discredit her