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Women

The latest news and views about women and their rights

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Japanese PM’s Wife Lauds Iranian Women as Capable, Successful   

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Japanese prime minister’s wife says Iranian women are quite capable and completely successful in their social activities, and easily express their opinions and viewpoints in the society.
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MP Urges Competent Women to Run for Iran Local Elections

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An Iranian lawmaker called on competent women to run for Iran’s City and Village Councils elections due to be held in May across the country.
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Women’s Central Position in Iran’s Parliament

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Women have had a central role in the present term of the Iranian Parliament as shown by an interesting photo featuring the portraits of all the lawmakers, recently posted on the legislative body’s Telegram channel.
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Iranian Filmmaker Wins Best Director Award in Canada

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Iranian filmmaker Narges Abyar was selected as the best director at the 12th Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWIFF).
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Top EU Court Allows Employers to Ban Muslim Headscarf

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The European Union’s top court ruled that EU companies have the right to ban employees from wearing religious or political symbols, such as the Islamic headscarf.
Media Wire

Working Women in Iran Can Receive Paid Leave for Adopting Kids

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working women who adopt children under the age of three are now entitled to 84 days of paid leave, the Ministry of Labor, Cooperatives and Social Welfare said in a new directive.
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189% Increase in Employment of Iranian Women in Executive Jobs

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Iran’s minister of labour says the number of Iranian women employed in executive positions shows a huge growth compared with three years ago.
Education

Folklore Doll, Symbol of Iranian Girls Deprived of Education

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By making and selling such handicrafts as folklore dolls, the girls deprived of education in southeastern Iran welcome the Persian New Year.
Education

Mothers Are Not Fulltime Nurses

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In a recent meeting in Tehran, Iranian researchers and psychologists discussed mothers’ problems in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Human Rights

Iranian Women Often Don’t Report Sexual Abuse

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Despite certain regulations on violence against Iranian women, the ones who suffer sexual abuse often don’t disclose it due to a lack of social support.
Government

Rouhani Administration Promoting Gender Equality in Iran: Activist

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An Iranian women’s rights activist has described as positive the government’s efforts to bridge the gender gap existing in the Iranian society.
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Iran through Eyes of Thai-Swiss Painter

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A Thai-Swiss artist, recently put her paintings on display in an exhibition named “Iran through my eyes” in a gallery in Tehran.
Asia

Here Is Afghanistan’s Shaolin Club for Girls

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A group of Afghan girls in Western Kabul practice the flowing movements of Wushu, a sport developed from ancient Chinese kung fu martial arts, stretching and bending and slashing the air with bright swords.
Africa

Nigerian Man Dies at 93, Leaves His 130 Wives Alone

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A Nigerian man, who used to be a Muslim preacher, has died at the age of 93 with at least 130 wives.
Africa

Zambian Woman Slammed for Marrying 92-Year-Old White Man

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A young Zambian woman named Charity Mumba has caused a storm on social media, after marrying a “wealthy” 92-year-old white South African man.
Human Rights

Gender Equality Key to National Security: Iranian Activist

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An Iranian women rights activist hailed a recent bill passed by the Parliament to ensure gender equality in the country, and highlighted the key role such equality plays in national security.
Asia

Female Pakistani MP Threatens to Self-Immolate after Harassment in Parliament

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A Pakistani female lawmaker threatened to burn herself after she was harassed by male colleagues in the parliament.
Handicrafts

Rural Women in Iran Weaving Carpets with Two Silky Sides

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Women in Doidokh village in northeastern Iran are well-known for the silk carpets they weave, the majority of which are exported to other countries.
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Exclusive Hangouts for Girls in Tehran

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Girls in Tehran can enjoy their leisure time in exclusive centres with facilities such as resorts, coffee shops and amphitheatres.
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Female Iranian Governor Wears Traditional Costume

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In all formal situations, the Governor of a city in Sistan and Baluchestan province in south-eastern Iran wears the region’s local costume.
Human Rights

MP Says Women’s Laws in Iran Are Inadequate

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Iran’s laws fail to sufficiently protect women’s rights in family issues including marriage and divorce, said an Iranian lawmaker.
Human Rights

Iranian Vice-President Slams Violence against Women

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Shahindokht Molaverdi, Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, says violence against women amounts to the violation of human rights, and should be stopped in Iran.
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Iran’s Proposal for Muslim Women’s Singlet Accepted by United World Wrestling

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The United World Wrestling has accepted the proposal submitted by Iran’s Wrestling Federation about a new style for female wrestlers.
Asia

Story of Afghan Woman Who Went from Refugee to Military Pilot

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This is what happened to Safia Ferozi, the second Afghan female pilot, who was a refugee during her childhood.
Europe

German Police Arrest Suspect Who Kicked Woman down Subway Stairs

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Police in Berlin have arrested the man suspected of kicking a woman down a flight of stairs at a subway station.
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