This parade was organized by some political parties in Italy such as CGIL and CISL in Bologna. The clothes from The Handmaid’s Tale were a symbol that the story of this TV series is happening in real-life Iran, as also explained by the author Margaret Atwood in the introduction of the book itself.

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Torin manifestation

January, 2023

a huge manifestation in Torin, with many Iranians joining from different cities in Italy for the anniversary of the tragic event of flight PS752. “Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was a scheduled international civilian passenger flight from Tehran to Kyiv, operated by Ukraine International Airlines. On 8 January 2020, the Boeing flying the route was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shortly

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Mehdi Zare Ashkzari

January, 2023

This memorial was held on the 40th day of the killing of Mehdi by the Islamic Republic forces. “Mehdi Zare Ashkzari died in Iran after twenty days in a coma following torture. In the past, he had studied Pharmacy in Bologna, where he had also worked in a pizzeria to support his studies.” He went back

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Mohsen Shekari

December, 2022

“Mohsen Shekari was hanged on a Thursday morning after being found guilty by a Revolutionary Court of “moharebeh” (enmity against God), state media said. He was accused of being a “rioter” who blocked a main road in Tehran in September and wounded a member of a paramilitary force with a machete.” He was executed due to

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Christmas protest

December, 2022

while most people around the world are thrilled and excited about the holidays and change of the year, Iranians are fighting a brutal regime that has no limit in executing violence. To show solidarity, a group of Iranians living in Bologna, gathered at the main square to show support to their loved ones and nations

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Unicef protest

December, 2022

Kian Pirfalak, a 9-year-old child killed by the Islamic Republic forces when the whole family was under attack by gunshots trying to go back home. He died immediately, his dad was under severe circumstances at the hospital for a while, now paralyzed by the shots and losing a son. His mom is advocating for his

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Woman, Life, Freedom

November, 2022

photos captured during the manifestation of Iranians in Bologna. these photos were taken during the first days of Iran’s revolution in October and November. Right after the Islamic Republic brutally killed Mahsa Amini, Iranians worldwide started to gather and show their rage.

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Women, life, freedom in Bologna

November, 2022

I took these photos on a rainy day while a group of Iranians residing in Bologna were gathering at Piazza Minghetti to amplify the ongoing protests in Iran. The gloomy effects of the weather and people’s feeling at the time are reflecting the general mood of how the diaspora was feeling about not being there

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Some Iranian artists in Bologna arranged this performance art at the main square of the city, to raise awareness of the horrifying situations of prisoners in Iran, highlighting the violence targeting female prisoners and those arrested during the protests and revolution in Iran.

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Tina (Ballet session)

January 2020

another creative session with Tina. She used to be a ballerina so she could pose really well and make some moods with her beautiful clothes. I enjoyed the shooting since it was the first time shooting a dancer.

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