Over the past week or so, dozens of social media users in Iran have spoken out about their experiences of sexual harassment and abuse. Several men, including influential figures, have been accused of rape and sexual harassment. The accusations have started a heated public debate about consent and harassment. Some have compared this to the #MeToo movement in the US. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports.
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