Masih Alinejad is an Iranian journalist and activist known for her advocacy for women's rights and freedom of expression in Iran. She gained international attention for her campaign against the mandatory hijab laws in Iran, encouraging women to share their experiences of defiance through social media. Alinejad is the founder of the movement called My Stealthy Freedom, which promotes the idea that women should have the right to choose whether or not to wear a hijab. She has also worked with various media outlets, including Voice of America, to raise awareness about human rights issues in Iran.