Hillary Clinton attends Eyes on Iran exhibition launch - in pictures

The event in New York aims to support the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' campaign against gender-based violence in Iran

Former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, speaks at the opening of Eyes on Iran, an art installation which aims to amplify the mission of Woman, Life, Freedom against gender-based violence in Iran. Reuters

Musician Jon Batiste performs at the Eyes on Iran event, held at Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park on Roosevelt Island, New York City. AP

A large eye is displayed behind Hillary Clinton. AP

The exhibition features numerous installations in support of the Woman, Life, Freedom campaign against gender-based violence in Iran. AFP

The event was held in solidarity with the current wave of protests taking place in Iran. AFP

Bandanas in the colours of the Iranian flag were tied to trees. AFP

Visitors admire some of the installations. AFP

The Eyes on Iran art exhibition in New York. AFP

Hillary Clinton joins Iranian artist Aphrodite Desiree Navab (R) at the grand opening. AFP

(L-R) Iranian-Canadian human rights activist Nazanin Afshin-Jam, Iranian-US artist Sheida Soleimani, Hillary Clinton, human rights lawyer Gissou Nia, Iranian-US actress Sepideh Moafi, Iranian visual artist Shirin Neshat, US visual artist Hank Willis Thomas, Iraqi-US activist Zainab Salbi and guests at Eyes on Iran. AFP

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