Running Free: An Iranian Woman's Journey to Liberty in St. John's The story of Ladan Jahankha, an Iranian woman living in St. John's, encapsulates the complexities of freedom and oppression.
Her passion for running, a right she was denied in her homeland due to strict dress codes and government restrictions, has found new life in Canada. Iranian women face draconian treatment from their government.
According to human rights groups, they are forced to adhere to strict dress codes, limiting their participation in public sporting events.