Iranian Women
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By: Asghar Khamseh
Female paddlers compete in Tehran
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Different kayaking teams of women competed in the Premier League of Iran’s Women flat water kayaking on Thursday at Azadi Lake of Tehran.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
Rouhani attends women’s gathering in Tehran
TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani attended a gathering of women at Shiroudi Stadium in Tehran as part of his campaign for the country’s upcoming presidential election.
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Sports min. calls for restoring rights of women basketballers
TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Sports Minister Soltanifar, in a letter to FIBA president, appreciated his assistance for presence of Muslim women in sportive events while wearing hijab.
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Women's election victories in Iran instance of their success stories
NEW YORK, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent representative envoy to the UN said Iranian women have crossed boundaries, overtaking university entrance exams, and are also highly encouraged to enter into medicine, science, technology and engineering disciplines.
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By: Marjan Golpira
Female motorcycle racer takes the road less travelled
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Up at the crack of dawn Baran Hadizadeh starts her day of motocross practice, a routine she goes for three times a week.
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Jahangiri:
Government, System should not be vilified in media
TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – First deputy-president has criticized conduct of media critical of Rouhani’s government of depicting a grim image of the situation, while they should provide the public with transparent information and avoid propaganda war.
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Leader:
Mere scientific progress ‘insufficient for nation’s salvation’
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution has recommended elites and academia to embrace spiritual values and ideals of the Revolution to provide enduring happiness to the nation.
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Rouhani:
Ethnic, religious diversity opportunity for national unity
TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Hassan Rouhani has told a meeting of Sunni clerics and religious leaders his government has priorities to maximize national unity through incorporating minority religious and ethnic groups into his government’s architecture.
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Herat film fest. honors Iran’s Rakhshan Bani E’temad
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian renowned female director, Rakhshan Bani E’temad, was awarded at the 4th International Women's Film Festival in Herat city of Afghanistan for a life-long contribution to women’s cinema.
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
To cycle or not to cycle: Controversy of female cyclists in Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Women in Iran are still not sure if cycling in public for their daily commute is legal or conforms to Sharia law. Now with more and more people wanting to join the environmental campaign ‘Tuesdays without Cars’, the question has once again taken center stage in media outlets and daily conversations.
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
Kimia’s bronze shines golden in Iranian women’s eyes
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Kimia Alizadeh, an 18-year-old taekwondoka, made history in Iran women’s sports as she became the first Iranian women to ever win a medal at the Olympic Games.
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By: Layla Ghodratollahi Fard
Shahsevan nomad women
ARDEBIL, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Hectic women of Shahsevan nomadic tribes play key role in the economic life of their community, usually hosted by Sabalan outskirts during spring and summer.
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Sculpture of ancient woman with prosthetic eyes to be erected
KERMAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – An archaeologist in Kerman has said her team has provided the conditions for any artist to erect the sculpture of Burnt City’s ancient women which had reportedly prosthetic eyes.
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Iranian women rally to promote hijab
TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Iranian women took to the streets across the country to announce their support for hijab on the occasion of Hijab and Chastity National Day on Monday.
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By: Leila Ghodratollahi Fard
Hard-working women of nature
GORGAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Northern province of Golestan is economically dependent on agriculture and women play a key role in running the industry though in a traditional way.
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By: Lachin Rezaian
Women key to world peace
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Women can play an important role in establishing peace and its continuation in the world, this was the message conveyed during Iran-Japan joint Symposium on "Women, Peace and Sustainable Development."
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By: Mohammad Mahdi Maleki
Expo on 'Women's Role in Sustainable Development'
SHAHREZA, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Exhibition on 'Women's Role in Sustainable Development' with emphasis on resistance economy, entrepreneurship and self-employment was held in the city of Shahreza in Isfahan province.
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By: Hossein Esmaeili
Rouhani in 'Women, Moderation and Development' conf.
TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The national conference on 'Women, Moderation and Development' opened here on Sunday with participation of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
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Pres. Rouhani:
Providing opportunities for women govt.'s duty
TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said it is the responsibility of government to pave the way for women’s active participation, moderating the difference between the genders in the society.
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Rouhani inaugurates conf. on women, moderation, development
TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The second National Conference on Women, Moderation, and Development was inaugurated by President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday at Tehran's Islamic Summit Conference Hall.