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Iranwire – Mandatory hijab laws cost Iranians up to 45 trillion tomans ($900 million) per year, according to new research by Iran Open Data.
In a recent article, the collaborative initiative explained that these expenses is borne by Iranians in two ways.
– The indirect costs: Iran Open Data estimates that the current government budget allocates around 9 trillion tomans ($180 million) for hijab enforcement.
– The direct costs related to the specific clothing items Iranian women must purchase, such as manteaus and head coverings. Iran Open Data estimates that these expenses amount to over 36 trillion tomans ($720 million) per year.
According to Iran Open Data, the estimated $900 million spent annually to enforce mandatory hijab rules are equivalent to the monthly income of up to 7 million workers who earn minimum wage.
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Iran Open Data’s article in English is available here. Click here for the original article in Persian.
Founded in 2016, Iran Open Data (IOD) strives to make Iran’s official data accessible, available and re-usable. Not only does IOD collect and process raw datasets for researchers and experts, it also publishes exclusive data-driven articles and digital stories for the general public. Additionally, IOD conducts public data calls and surveys on often neglected or taboo issues that are rarely addressed by the government. Follow IOD for all the data-stories concerning Iran.
