Human Rights Watch Issued Commentary: A Win for Iranian Women Football Fans
December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary:
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A Win for Iranian Women Football Fans
By Tara Sepehri Far, Iran and Kuwait Senior Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division
For the first time in years, Iranian female football fans were allowed to cheer for their favorite teams at the Tehran Football Derby - a match between famous rivals Esteghlal and Persepolis -on December 14 at the Azadi Stadium.
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A Win for Iranian Women Football Fans
By Tara Sepehri Far, Iran and Kuwait Senior Researcher, Middle East and North Africa Division
For the first time in years, Iranian female football fans were allowed to cheer for their favorite teams at the Tehran Football Derby - a match between famous rivals Esteghlal and Persepolis -on December 14 at the Azadi Stadium.