Angelina Jolie says women of Iran need 'freedom to live' amid protests

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : She wrote to her 13.7 million followers: 'Respect to the brave, defiant, fearless women of Iran.
53% : In response, Oscar-winning actress and humanitarian activist Jolie, 47, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a series of images from the streets of Iran in tribute to the 'brave' women of the country.
49% : They need freedom to live and breathe without violence or threats. 'To the women of Iran, we see you #WomanLifeFreedom #MahsaAmini.'
45% : In the final slide of the actress' Instagram post she shared text that explained: 'Protests in Iran are in their 12th consecutive night.
43% : She was referencing the violent unrest that has been exploding across the Iranian capital, Tehran, and the rest of the country.
38% : Angelina Jolie has spoken out amid the ongoing protests in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, insisting that women need the 'freedom to live' in an impassioned plea.
38% : Women have ripped off, waved and set alight their hijabs in defiance while in other protests sweeping Iran, men and women have been heard chanting: 'We will fight and take our country back.'

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