Iranian activist Sahar Khodayari, #blue_girl, who faced a prison sentence for protesting women’s attendance at a sporting event, died from self-immolation. We honor her, and support the rights of all Iranian women. No one should fear imprisonment for attending a sporting event.

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Morgan Ortagus

@statedeptspox

· Sep 13

Iranian activist Sahar Khodayari, #blue_girl, who faced a prison sentence for protesting women’s attendance at a sporting event, died from self-immolation. We honor her, and support the rights of all Iranian women. No one should fear imprisonment for attending a sporting event.