Tag: Massoumeh Ebtekar

A senior Iranian official says the extent of domestic violence against women in Iran is less severe than that of other countries.

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs has encouraged people to contact a helpline to report the cases of domestic violence or child maltreatment as people have been told to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar has written a letter to the women political leaders of the world, highlighting the impact of the US sanctions on Iran’s ability to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar says the Iranian women will not stop moving forward despite the crippling sanctions imposed by the United States.

Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs has highlighted legal made in Iran to improve the status’ of women in the country after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

A senior Iranian official says the government is not opposed to free flow of information in society, and is resolved to pave the way for people to express their criticisms.

Iran’s vice president for women and family affairs says roughly 19 percent of managerial posts at government institutions in the country are run by women, and the figure is expected to grow.

Vice President of Iran for Women and Family Affairs has lauded the admission of women to football stadiums as an important step forward for the protection of women’s rights.

Iranian Vice-President for Women Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar has held talks with Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Riffat Masood on issues such as expansion of cooperation on women’s affairs and exchange of experiences between the two countries.

Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affairs says women compose 41 percent of the staff of the Islamic Republic's government.