Hadis Najafi, a 23-year-old woman who went viral in a video as she prepared to join anti-governmental protests, was shot dead by Iranian security forces, according to multiple reports on Sunday. Najafi was shot six times in the city of Karaj by Iranian security forces on Wednesday, Journalist and women’s rights advocate Masih Alinejad, along with others, reported throughout social media. According to the reports, she sustained injuries in the abdomen, neck, heart and hand on September 21. After being shot by security forces she was taken to Ghaem Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Najafi was laid to rest at Behesht-e Sakineh cemetery in Karaj. During her funeral, many women lit candles and left roses at her grave, paying tribute to her sacrifice. Her story continues to inspire and mobilize activists both within and globally. Hadis Najafi’s life and untimely death serve as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for personal freedoms and human rights. Her legacy endures as a symbol of resistance, courage, and the unwavering desire for change.
