Iranian women

Everyone wants to be an influencer, but the real question is what are you influencing people to do? This question makes me tense because I’ve never felt comfortable telling anyone else what’s right for their lives. Everyone is unique and on their own journey and I have respect for all.

That said, there is one topic that I have no issue attempting to influence everyone to do, and that is to let women decide what they want to do with their bodies and their lives.

It’s ridiculous to me that I even need to say this, but there are many parts of our world that still need to hear it.

For the record I am not anti-hijab. If someone wants to wear a hijab they should have that right and we as a society should be equally protective of their right to choose.

This of course applies to anyone who does not want to wear a hijab too.

Because ultimately it’s not anyone else’s business.

The men who are at the core of this problem need to grow up and stop being so damn insecure. This of course applies to so much more than hijabs.

Any instance where a man is imposing their concepts of right and wrong (their “morality”) onto a woman feels terribly unnecessary and oppressive to me.

To the incredibly courageous women in Iran who are risking their lives to stand up for freedom:

I honour you and will forever be inspired by your bravery.

Praying for peace, praying for freedom.

Sincerely,

D