Rahimpour Azghadi, Hassan
Person/Entity:
Person
Also Known As:
Rahimpour Azghadi, Hasan
Sanctioned by U.S:
No
Sanctioned by EU:
No
Sanctioned by U.K.:
No
Sanctioned by Canada:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by Canada:
2023-09-14
Sanctioned by Australia:
No
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Description
Member of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, an extremist-dominated government policy-making body that developed stricter regulations in 2019 for mandatory hijab wearing. Appointed by the supreme leader. Headed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who has spearheaded increased enforcement of hijab laws and regulations, including by the "Morality Police."1
"[M]ember of the Supreme Council for Cultural Revolution."2
Sources:
2. https://www.international.gc.ca/campaign-campagne/iran-sanction/index.aspx?lang=engg