Question

In 2006, activists in this country were the first to launch a One Million Signatures campaign to fight for women’s legal rights. This country’s 1975 Family Protection Act equalized divorce law and largely ended legal polygamy. This country’s modern women’s rights movement dates to the early 20th century (15[1])(*) Constitutional Revolution. In this country, (10[2])a woman nicknamed “Blue girl” self-immolated after being caught dressed as a man to watch her favorite team, Esteghlal. (10[1])This country is home to Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi, whose advocacy on behalf of women’s rights helped lead to the 1997 election of the liberal cleric Mohammad Khatami. For 10 points, (10[1])name this country where women’s rights were heavily curtailed after the 1979 Islamic (10[1])Revolution. ■END■

ANSWER: Iran [or Islamic Republic of Iran]
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