FEMEN Inspires Topless Protest Against Hijab In Sweden

Iranian activists inspired by feminist group FEMEN have taken to the streets of Stockholm in a topless protest against the hijab.

Members of the Iranian Communist Party and the Organization Against Violence on Women in Iran stripped to their waists in the demonstration against the traditional headscarf worn by many women in predominantly Muslim countries.

The rally, which was organised through Facebook, was held just days before International Women’s Day, an annual celebration on 8 March.

During the protest, the women revealed slogans on their bodies which read "My nudity - my protest" and "Down with the hijab".

Note
FEMEN is well known for using nudity in its campaigns with topless protests against sex tourism, religious institutions and sexism.