For 40 years, Iran banned women from soccer stadiums. This woman fought back
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Article Summary
Maryam Shojaei, sister of Iranian soccer star Masoud Shojaei, led the #NoBanForWomen campaign to overturn the decades-old ban preventing women from attending soccer matches in Iran. Drawing on the social power of sports and her brother's platform, her activism contributed to FIFA's decision in 2019 to press Iran, leading to a partial lifting of the ban. The article highlights the effectiveness of social activism in challenging oppressive norms, particularly concerning women's rights.
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