Iranian Women
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Senior cleric hails achievements women made since revolution
TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Tehran provisional Friday Prayers leader has praised the progress and achievements that the Iranian women and girls have made since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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By: Forough Taherkhani
Women's motocross race
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – The first stage of the women's motocross competition was held at Azadi Sports Complex in the west of Tehran on Wednesday.
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Female Iranian swimmer sets 4th Guinness record
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran's top female free water swimmer Elham Asghari has set a new Guinness world record, getting her name in the famous book for the fourth time.
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Iranian mathematician shines at Harvard University
TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – After the Iranian genius mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, Tina Turkman became the second Iranian woman to get Ph.D. in pure mathematics from Harvard University.
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Paykan gain first win at Asian Women's Club Volleyball C'ship
TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Paykan defeated Mongolia’s Khuvsgul Erchim in straight sets (25-17, 25-21, 25-16) at the 2023 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship on Sunday.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Iran's women's rowing league
TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian women's rowing premier league was held on Sunday morning in Azadi Stadium Lake in the west of Tehran on Sunday.
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Paykan start Asian Women's Volleyball c'ships with defeat
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Paykan were defeated by King Whale of Chinese Taipei 3-1 (25-14, 25-10, 19-25, 25-18) in the 2023 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship on Friday
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Iran earn late win over Nepal at U17WAC Qualifiers Round 1
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iran defeated Nepal 1-0 in Round 1 of the 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualification on Wednesday.
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Parlaiment speaker:
Islamic Revolution empowers women in Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said that the 1979 Islamic Revoltion gave women in Iran new opportunities to play an active role in a safe and prosperous society.
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Vatican envoy hails women's activities in Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Vatican's Ambassador to Tehran Andeji Yusovic on Monday lauded the role played by the Iranian women in the society.
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Iranian woman Hesamifard reaches Annapurna peak
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iranian woman climber Afsaneh Hesamifard made it to the top of Nepal's Annapurna peak on Sunday.
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Iran parl. approves bill to protect women against misconducts
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s parliament approved a draft bill in principle to show support for women's rights and protect them against miscondusts on Sunday.
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Iran handed tough group at Asian Women’s U20 2024 qualifiers
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Iran's U20 women's football team are drawn in Group A of the second qualifying round draw for the Asian Women’s U20 2024.
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For early warnings;
IMO head called for accessing impact-based data
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The head of the Iran Meteorological Organization (IMO) emphasized on the necessity of access to impact-based data during the Regional Conference of WMO’s Regional Association II (Asia).
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Iran begin AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers on high
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iran started the 2024 AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan qualifiers on high note, beating Turkmenistan 7-1 in Group H on Wednesday.
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Envoy:
Iran committed to promoting women rights despite US sanctions
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations has reiterated the country’s commitment to empowering women and promoting their rights despite the hurdles created by the illegal US sanctions.
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EU announces sanctions on Russia, Iran, Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The European Union on Tuesday imposed sanctions on nine people in Russia, Iran and Afghanistan on Tuesday.
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By: Fooroogh Taherkhani
Women's ice hockey league of Iran
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The second season of the women's ice hockey league wrapped up in Iran.
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Iranian woman skier Beyrami makes history at World C'ships
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iranian woman skier Samaneh Beyrami Baher secured her place in the women’s 5km individual final race in freestyle technique at the Cross-Country Skiing World Championships underway in Planica, Slovenia.
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Asian Athletics Association:
Iran to host Asian Athletics Indoor Championships 2024
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – President of the Asian Athletics Association has declared Iran as the host of the Asian Athletics Indoor Championships 2024.
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Leader urges young girls to study for sake of Iran's progress
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received a group of teenage girls who have turned the Taklif age on the Imam Ali birthday anniversary on Friday evening.
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Iranian women's team win 2023 CAFA Futsal C'ship
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) –Iran’s women’s futsal team became champions of the 2023 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship on Monday after beating the hosts Uzbekistan.
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Female Iranian taekwondo team to depart for Fujairah Open
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The national Iranian women's taekwondo team will go to the UAE to participate in the Fujairah open competitions.
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Iran start 2023 CAFA Women's Futsal c'ship with victory
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s futsal team defeated Kyrgyzstan 5-0 in the 2023 CAFA Women's Futsal Championship opening match.
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Judicial official highlights women's role in Iran
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Kazem Gharibabadi, secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights underscored Iranian women's role in society and administrative positions.
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Amir-Abdollahian:
CSW removal has no impact on Iran's focus on women's rights
TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Depriving Iran of being a member of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has not and will not have any effect on Iran's special focus on improving the status of women, according to Iranian Foreign Minister on Friday.
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By: Saiedreza Razavi
Guests at 1st intl. “Influential Women” congress
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The two day first international congress on influential women kicked off On Friday in Tehran International Fairground. Influential, active and elite women from almost 90 world countries are taking part.
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Tehran hosts 1st intl. “Influential Women” congress
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Tehran hosted the first international congress on influential women. The two-day event is under way in the Iranian capital with the participation of influential, active and elite women from almost 90 world countries.
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Iran women's ice hocky becomes vice-champion in Russia
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Following the Iranian men's ice hockey team, the women's team also finished runner-up at the end of the Islamic Countries Ice Hockey Championship in Tatarstan in the Russian Federation on Tuesday.
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Iran handed easy group at Paris 2024 Asian Qualifiers Round 1
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The path has been set for the 26 teams competing in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament 2024 Asian Qualifiers Round 1, and Iran have been handed an easy draw.