December 7th, "Student Day" in Iran, has been a day of student advocacy for nearly 7 decades. It holds significance as a day of where universities take collective action for democracy and progress. Among students, during the last two decades, this day has been coined "Jonbeshe Daneshjooyi" or the "Iranian Student Movement."
This year, students are on the front lines of fighting for “Woman, Life, Freedom,” leading to an all-time high of student suppression. More than 500 student activists are detained, and many more are prohibited from continuing their education. Despite it all, students have continued their fight for democracy.