Islamic veils7 days agoIran pauses controversial new dress code lawPresident Massoud Pezeshkian says the proposed "hijab and chastity" law is "ambiguous and in need of reform".7 days agoMiddle East11 Dec 2024How sport hijabs give girls freedom to play footballGirls have been trying them out during football and say "they feel more secure and comfortable". 11 Dec 2024Bristol12 Aug 2024Iranian woman paralysed after being shot over hijabA source told the BBC police shot at Arezoo Badri's car before targeting her directly. 12 Aug 2024Middle East18 May 2024Iran Nobel laureate says she faces new trialNarges Mohammadi, 52, speaks out in a message from Evin prison where she is being held. 18 May 2024Middle East26 Apr 2024Double portrait special but overwhelming, woman saysPeter Davis's diptych of Fahima Patel will be shown in an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.26 Apr 2024England18 Apr 2024Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family saysAida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says.18 Apr 2024Middle East5 Apr 2024NY police to pay $17.5m over hijab mugshot rowThe lawsuit was brought by two women who were forced to remove head coverings to be photographed.5 Apr 2024US & Canada3 Apr 2024Asian Network presenter 'empowered' wearing hijabNadia Ali says she was nervous to present her first show wearing a hijab, but now feels "complete".3 Apr 2024Newsbeat8 Mar 2024Iran state violence led to Mahsa Amini death, UN saysThe UN mission also found "disproportionate use of lethal force" by security forces against protesters.8 Mar 2024Middle East