Her crime: Singing without a 'Sharia-compliant hijab.' Her punishment: 74 lashes.

Parastoo Ahmadi, an Iranian singer, has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in public without wearing a hijab that meets the country's strict Islamic dress code. Her act of defiance, which took place during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protests, highlights the ongoing struggle against oppressive cultural norms in Iran. This case underscores the severe consequences faced by women who challenge the regime's strict interpretation of Islamic law, raising international concerns about human rights violations in the country.