Ifaz Ali Khan

In 2004, the execution of a teenage girl in the Islamic Republic of Iran shocked observers both inside the country and abroad. Her fault? She was raped. Under Iran's draconian laws, 16-years-old Atefeh Sahaaleh was publicly hanged from a crane in the town of Neka, charged for crimes against chastity. Following local and international outcry, Iran's Supreme Court posthumously pardoned her. Atefeh Sahaaleh was born on September 21, 1988, in the small town of Neka in Mazandaran Province.

Today, discussions about historical leftist repression are often globalised: Instagram pages and social media accounts devoted to leftist history increasingly highlight massacres in South America, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Yet the systematic targeting and extrajudicial killings of leftists in Bangladesh remains largely forgotten.

Now is the time for women to step into their power with unwavering self-love. Here, you’ll find inspiring articles by those dedicated to advancing the empowerment and the unstoppable force of women. Together, we will transform the world. ✨ Press enter or click to view image in full size Young women protesting during the 2024 July Uprising in Bangladesh.