Iran has announced the launch of a new clinic aimed at addressing the growing number of women who have rejected wearing the hijab. This development comes as part of the government’s plan to treat what they consider a mental health issue related to the practice of hijab.
Iran’s capital Tehran will soon be home to the country’s first counseling center for women who are not following the hijab tradition. Mehri Talebi Daristani, the head of the project, emphasized that the clinic will focus on using psychological and scientific methods to help women who have deviated from wearing the hijab. The center will cater to women from various age groups, including adolescent girls and adult women, and will also aim to guide those who are interested in embracing an Islamic identity.
This move is a direct response to the rising defiance of the hijab, which has grown significantly since the tragic death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody in 2022. Her death sparked nationwide protests, and the ongoing wave of resistance continues to gain momentum. Recently, a viral video surfaced showing a woman walking outside a university in Tehran without a hijab, further highlighting the defiance among women.
Iran’s decision to treat this matter through mental health services is both controversial and noteworthy, as it reflects the tension between traditional values and the evolving social attitudes of the younger generation.
