Nasrin Sotoudeh detained following burial of Armita Geravanad, who was killed in incident some believe to be related to her lack of hair covering at the time
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Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought goes to Kurdish woman who died in police custody after eschewing hijab, which 'has triggered a women-led movement that is making history'

Despite having no prospect of release and enduring pain of separation from her family, Narges Mohammadi insists protest movement that erupted last year against regime still alive

Mohammadi honored 'for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all'

Protests take place for second straight day in memory of 104 people killed in 2022 rallies, which were sparked by death of Mahsa Amini and reported rape of girl by police officer

IRGC claims man held 'several smartphones and dollars of significant value'; second nationality of detainee unclear

Mitra Hejazipour, who is now living in France after removing head covering at 2019 tournament, wants to use her platform to 'show Iranian women that they are not alone'

Protests held in UK, Germany, Italy and France against Iranian regime, as demonstrators seek to renew protests a year after her death

Rights groups say Amjad Amini barred from leaving home after being warned not to hold memorial service at grave of his daughter, which security forces have reportedly blocked off

Campaigners say relatives of at least 36 killed, executed in crackdown have been interrogated, arrested, prosecuted or jailed over past month in bid to stop them speaking out