Iran to Open Tehran Clinic to Treat Women Labeled Mentally Ill for Refusing Hijab

Nov 14, 2024, 05:14 PM

An Iranian state Islamic body announced plans on Tuesday for a new clinic in Tehran to treat women who refuse to wear mandatory headscarves, labeling them as mentally ill. The clinic, described as a 'Clinic for Quitting Hijab Removal,' will use psychological methods to 'cure' women who defy compulsory hijab laws. This move has sparked outrage from human rights groups and some Iranian women, who view it as a way to imprison and torture women. The announcement comes amid ongoing crackdowns on women defying hijab laws, including the recent disappearance of a 25-year-old woman in Tehran after being taken into custody by police.