Women

The latest news and views about women and their rights

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Iranian VP Resolved to Change Culture of Housework Division

IFP Editorial Staff -
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.
IFP Exclusive

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

IFP Media Wire -
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

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian female bikers took part in National Biking Championship in Shiraz, Fars Province, on Monday, July 18.
IFP Exclusive

Iran-Vatican Cooperation to Help Solve Problems of Women and Families: VP

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Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Mowlaverdi stressed on Wednesday, June 15, that the cooperation between Tehran and Vatican City and other countries will help solve problems facing women and families.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian People Break Record Number of Women MPs

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Iran’s 10th Parliament will break the Islamic Republic’s all-time record of women in the legislative body, with 17 female candidates elected in the February 26 (round one) and April 29 (run-off) polls.
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Female Iranian Futsal Player among the World’s Top 10

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Female Iranian futsal player Fereshteh Karimi has been shortlisted for the title of the Best Woman Player of the World, thanks to her astounding...
Sport

Iranian Ninja bags KIN’s Honorary Diploma

Emad Askarieh -
Marjan Riahi’s documentary Iranian Ninja has won the Diploma of Honor at KIN International Women’s Film Festival in Armenia.
Lifestyle

A female athlete whose career is built on ice

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s female ice climber, who has won national and Asian medals, says she has set her sights on an Olympic medal.
Art

A woman shines in a male-dominated job

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When my works are sent to experts for evaluation, they find it difficult to believe that such works have been created by a woman, she says.
Environment

Iranian bride sets construction of waterhole as marriage portion

Emad Askarieh -
I decided to ask for the construction of a waterhole in the wilderness as my marriage portion because I blame human activity for the damage caused to animal habitant, the bride says.
Selected

How many women police are there on the beat in Iran?

Emad Askarieh -
A top police official has said that more than 7,000 women have made it to Law Enforcement and that precision, integrity and authenticity are their standout features.
IFP Exclusive

Local dresses of Iranian women

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Colorfulness is the standout feature of the clothes Iranian women wear.
Interviews

A sailor who has sailed into unchartered waters

Emad Askarieh -
An Iranian woman has picked a job which has proved to be a whole new ball game for her: maritime sailing.
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