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Iran using drones and apps to enforce women's dress code
The hijab, head coverings worn by Muslim women, has been a mandatory dress code for all women in Iran since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. The head covering is a sign of piety before God and modesty in front of men outside their families. Morality police enforce the law by monitoring, arresting, and even punishing women who don’t comply with the law. Now, Iranian women and girls face increased fines, prison terms of up to 15 years, and possible death sentences for failing to wear a hijab in both physical and online spaces through a new strict law on religious dress and behavior that took effect last December. To monitor hijab compliance, Iran’s security officials are using security cameras, facial recognition software, and drones. They also encourage people to use mobile phone apps to report women’s dress code violations. In the Islamic Republic of Iran, modern technologies are being used to enforce ancient traditions and customs.
Read the article and learn about reinforced women’s dress code in Iran.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kg15jkpdeo
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