Women

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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.
IFP Exclusive

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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Iranian VP Resolved to Change Culture of Housework Division

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Shahindokht Molaverdi, the Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has recently talked about the government’s plans to facilitate the life and work of Iranian women.
IFP Exclusive

New Law in Iran Reduces Women’s Working Hours

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A directive on the reduction of women’s weekly working hours has been communicated to executive bodies in Iran.
Human Rights

Drug Addict Receives 30-Year Prison Term after Torturing His Wife

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A drug-addicted man in Iran has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for imprisoning and torturing his wife and children, according to the woman’s female lawyer.
Human Rights

Not All Women Have the Eyes of “Afghan Girl”

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A female member of Afghanistan’s Parliament has talked about the problems of women, refugees and the presence of foreign troops in her country.
Human Rights

Two Saudi Women Sentenced to 20 Lashes for Using ‘Obscene Words’ on WhatsApp

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Two Saudi women were sentenced to 10 days in prison and 20 lashes for using "impermissible expressions" in their WhatsApp conversation.
Iran

Women’s Safety Conference to Be Held in Iran

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"Women's Safety, Global Peace, and Prosperity" Conference is scheduled to be held in northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad next week.
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Iranian Athlete Struggles to Become a Champion Once Again

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Sara Abdolmaleki, a former champion in women’s rugby, was seriously injured in a car crash in early 2016, but she wants to rejoin professional sports in the near future.
Sport

Disguised as a Boy, Iranian Girl Sneaks into Football Stadium

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An Iranian girl, who attended a recent football match between Perspolis and Esteghlal Khuzestan, believes that girls’ presence among the fans can create a calm atmosphere in stadiums.  
Media Wire

Javanmardi Voted Best Female Athlete of Month

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Sareh Javanmardi was voted by the public as the Best Female Athlete of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games for September.
Africa

Nigerian President under Fire for Saying His Wife ‘Belongs in Kitchen’

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been widely criticised for saying his wife, Aisha, belongs in his kitchen and living room, in response to the first lady’s public criticism of the president’s appointments.
Europe

Thousands of Polish Women Stage ‘Black Monday’ Strikes to Protest Abortion Law

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Thousands of Polish women dressed in black boycotted work and took to the streets in protest against a plan to ban abortions. Without half their...
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Adventures of Iranian Woman Who Travelled the World Alone

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Having visited over 50 countries, Iranian female world traveller believes that love, kindness and generosity are of utmost importance in travelling.
Sport

Iran’s First Female Olympic Medallist Receives Great Rewards upon Arrival

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Iranian public and private bodies and organizations have been rushing to reward Kimia Alizadeh, the young Iranian taekwondo player who won the first-ever Olympic medal for Iran, upon her arrival in Iran.
Art

Iranian Love Story Illustrated on a $5,800 Manteau

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A gifted clothes designer has illustrated the old Iranian love story of Shirin and Farhad in miniature on a raw silk manteau, which is worth about $5,800 (200m rials).
Iran in Pictures

Female Bikers in Shiraz National Championship

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Iranian female bikers took part in National Biking Championship in Shiraz, Fars Province, on Monday, July 18.
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