End to mandatory dress code for iranian women following protests

There has been no announcement or implementation of an end to the mandatory dress code for Iranian women following protests. In fact, the Iranian government has maintained its strict dress code laws, which require women to cover their hair and body in public.

However, there have been some changes and relaxations in the enforcement of the dress code in recent years. For example:

  1. In 2017, the Iranian government announced that it would no longer enforce the strict hijab law, which required women to wear a headscarf that covered their hair and neck. Instead, women were allowed to wear a loose headscarf or a scarf that did not cover their hair.
  2. In 2019, the Iranian government announced that it would allow women to attend sports events without wearing the hijab. This was seen as a significant relaxation of the dress code laws.
  3. In 2020, the Iranian government announced that it would allow women to participate in the country's national cycling team without wearing the hijab. This was seen as a further relaxation of the dress code laws.

Despite these changes, the Iranian government has maintained its strict dress code laws, and women who do not comply with the laws can still face arrest, detention, and even imprisonment.

It's worth noting that the protests in Iran in 2019 and 2020, which were sparked by economic and political grievances, did not specifically focus on the dress code laws. However, some women did use the protests as an opportunity to challenge the dress code laws and push for greater freedom and autonomy.

In summary, while there have been some changes and relaxations in the enforcement of the dress code laws in Iran, the laws themselves remain in place, and women who do not comply with them can still face serious consequences.