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Iran Holds Int’l Seminar on War’s Consequences for Family, Environment

Alireza Hashemi -
The 2018 edition of an international seminar revolving around the impact of war on woman, family and environment was held in Tehran on Tuesday, in the presence of a dozens of government officials and foreign ambassadors.
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Iranian Students Enjoy Watching ACL Final Together at Schools

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian schoolchildren on Saturday seized a rare opportunity to watch the important first leg of the AFC Champions League final match between Persepolis of Iran and Kashima Antlers of Japan at schools.
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Iranian Woman Abandons City to Breathe Life into Remote Village

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Raheleh Ahmadi is an Iranian woman who has given up living in the city and departed for a remote village to turn it into an ecotourism destination, providing inspiration for the local women.
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Sculpture Exhibit Depicts Iranian Women’s Transition to Modernity

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Sculptures made by Iranian artist Behzad Ajdari are put on display at an art gallery in Tehran, portraying the transition of Iranian women from tradition to modernity.
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Iran to Annul Imprisonment Penalty over Failure to Pay Mahr

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iranian lawmakers are to revoke the imprisonment penalty for husbands unable to pay Mahr, the money that husbands undertake to pay their wives on demand based on Islamic law.
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Iranian Woman Elected as Member of Int’l Motorcycle Federation

IFP Editorial Staff -
An Iranian woman has been elected to the women’s commission of the International Motorcycle Federation for the first time in Iran’s motorcycling history
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Girls with Intellectual Disability Thrilled to Meet Famous TV Host

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iran’s most popular sports programs host has called on girls with intellectual disability at one of the institutes run by the Rehabilitation Organization.
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The Old Road; A Thrilling Drama on Violence against Women

Mahdi Arman -
Manijeh Hekmat, a prominent Iranian filmmaker, in her latest work “The Old Road,” has addressed the social problem of violence against women, at a time when the issue has turned into a matter of discussion for thinkers around the world.
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Farangis; Untold Story of Women’s Role in Iran-Iraq War

IFP Editorial Staff -
The book “Farangis,” the winner of the annual award presented to the best book about Holy Defence – the eight-year Iraqi imposed war on Iran in the 1980s – has been reprinted six times.
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Iranians Rushing to Deliver Babies on Luxury Dates!

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iranian mothers lined up at maternity wards on 7/7/1397 in the Iranian calendar (September 29, 2018) to give birth to their infants on that certain date despite dangers of delivering babies prematurely.
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Iranian Woman Using Instagram to Reunite Separated Families

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Sorayya Allahverdi is an Iranian woman who has worked a miracle by bringing separated families together through her relentless efforts in social networks.
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First Female Conductor Directs Iran’s National Orchestra

IFP Editorial Staff -
Nozhat Amiri, the first and only female conductor of Iran, recently conducted a live performance of the country’s national orchestra at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall.
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Iranian Girls, Boys Claim Kabaddi Titles in Asian Games

IFP Media Wire -
Iranians have won gold medals in both men's and women's kabaddi championships at the Jakarta Palembang 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.
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Iranians Enjoy Tasty Afghan Bolani at Heart of Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Afghanistan is famous for its never-ending wars. Permanent conflicts in the country have associated Afghanistan with death and destruction in the minds of many people in Iran, leading the country’s beauties and lovely characteristics to remain largely unknown, particularly Afghan foods.
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Works by Renowned Iranian Artist on Show at Irish Museum

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An exhibition of works by renowned Iranian woman artist Monir Farmanfarmaian called “Sunset, Sunrise” is currently underway at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, IMMA.
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Iran Slams Disrespect for Islamic Headscarves at Tbilisi Airport

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the country has lodged its strong protest with Georgia over the problems which some Iranian passengers faced at Tbilisi airport.
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Female Artisans More Principled than Male Counterparts in Iran

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Iranian women are playing a growing role in various economic sectors, and have already strengthened their presence in industrial cities and complexes, working along with men and even outperforming them in such fields as labour, entrepreneurship and investment.
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Iranian Woman Tourist Travels across World on Motorbike

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The first Iranian woman tourist travelling on a motorcycle has entered Iran on the last leg of her globe-trotting adventure, which started two years ago.
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Iran Parliament Adopts Motions to Support Women, Children

IFP Editorial Staff -
Iranian lawmakers have adopted a number of motions to further support and protect the rights of women and children in the Islamic Republic.
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Iranian Welder Bravely Struggles for Her Life

IFP Editorial Staff -
In life, failures come easy, and success is hard won. However, the drive to work hard makes even the impossible possible. Such is the story of a young woman who made significant strides to realise her ambition of becoming a welder and eventually succeeded.
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Gov’t Pays Blood Money for 2014 Isfahan Acid Attacks as Culprits Not Caught

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The lawyer of victims of the 2014 acid attacks in the central city of Isfahan says the assailants have not yet been found despite relentless efforts by provincial authorities, and the victims’ blood money were paid by the government.
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Iran Appoints Woman as Envoy to Finland

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Forouzandeh Vadiati has been appointed as Iran’s ambassador to Finland as the second female envoy in the history of the Islamic Republic.
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Iran Finishes 4th at Int’l Brain Bee Contests

IFP Editorial Staff -
An ingenious Iranian girl has finished fourth at the 20th International Brain Bee (IBB) competitions held in the German capital, Berlin.
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Acid Attack Victim Pushes for Law Banning Sale of Acid in Iran

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An Iranian girl who has fallen victim to an acid attack is pushing for legislation that would ban the purchase and sale of acid to prevent further acid attacks in the future.
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Iran, Sweden Share Experiences in Gender Mainstreaming

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Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Women and Family Affairs and the Swedish Institute recently co-organised an international workshop in Tehran to share their experiences in the field of gender mainstreaming.
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