What type of offenses led to the arrest of women who Nasrin represented?
Driving offences
Tax fraud
Public appearance without a hijab
Petty theft
Answer
The women that Nasrin represented were arrested for public appearance without a hijab. A hijab is a traditional head covering worn by Muslim women. The women were arrested for violating the Iranian law that requires women to cover their hair in public. Nasrin fought for the rights of these women and argued that the law was discriminatory and violated their human rights.
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