The Cost of Freedom: An Iranian Athlete’s UN Testimony

Former Iranian national soccer player Shiva Amini and Iranian activist Masih Alinejad detail the harrowing choices Iranian athletes face under a regime that weaponizes their careers and families to enforce strict ideological conformity.

After being banned for playing without a hijab, Shiva shares the agonizing reality of choosing between personal freedom and the safety of loved ones. Following her recent testimony at the United Nations, she and Masih call on the United States and the international community to support the Iranian people’s fight for freedom.