Education Official Demands Hardline Hijab Enforcement At Schools

An Iranian education official has called for the enforcement of hijab among students to go far beyond school uniform rules.

Mohammad Hossein Poursani, the Director-General of Cultural and Artistic Affairs at the Ministry of Education in Iran, raised concerns over "the areas of chastity, hijab, fashion, and clothing among students".

He said: "The subject of fashion and clothing in education aims to familiarize students with Islamic-Iranian clothing, and the outcome of this effort should be that students become acquainted with and practically use Islamic-Iranian clothing.

"The Ministry of Education, considering the diversity of activities, should pay special attention to the implementation of activities and programs in the field of chastity and hijab."

In recent months, hardliners in Iran have attempted to impose strict hijab rules in public spaces, including government offices, schools, universities, and hospitals.

However, many women continue to defy the imposed hijab regulations.

Social media images depict an increasing number of women appearing in public without head coverings, despite potential consequences from hijab enforcers. Some celebrities who participated in the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, where they removed their hijabs, continue to defy re-imposing it, even at the risk of being banned from work.