Women Role

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Intl. Women’s Day: Celebrating women’s resilience in the face of adversity

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – On Friday, February 08, International Women’s Day was observed across the world with a solemn pledge to espouse the cause of women’s empowerment and women’s rights.
2019-03-10 21:23
Iran flag-bearer of human rights in ME: UN official

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Deputy Human Rights Commissioner Kate Gilmore said that Iran is among the leading countries in the region regarding the status of human rights.
2019-03-06 15:38
'Afghan women's engagement in decision-making processes remains symbolic'

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Last week, the world community gathered in Geneva to review the progress made by the Afghan government and the challenges remaining in front of it. Many issues came up for discussion including governance, rule of law, fight against corruption, and ongoing peace talks with Taliban.
2018-12-07 17:59
By: Mona Hossaini

Women's critical role in Afghan peace process

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Women have been the most affected by the conflicts in the South Asian region. The India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir; the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war; civil war in Nepal; and insurgency in Sri Lanka are the most significant examples of conflict in that region.
2018-08-28 21:56
Women in Iran enjoy good freedom, are good planners: female diplomat

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – “The world should understand that women in Iran are very different from women of other Muslim countries,” Parvin Farshchi, the recently appointed ambassador of Iran to Finland, said here on Monday.
2018-08-07 19:57
Iran, Indonesia ink MoU to boost coop. in empowering women

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs and Indonesian Ministry of Women’s Empowerment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to broaden cooperation in the field of empowering women.
2018-07-30 14:59
Iran, Indonesia eye increased coop. on women affairs

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Indonesia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi and Indonesia's Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Yohana Susana Yembise discussed ways to improve bilateral cooperation on women affairs.
2018-07-04 12:44
Tehran to host 2nd Congress on Successful Iranian Women

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Concurrent with International Women's Day on March 8, Tehran will host the second National Congress on Successful Iranian Women.
2018-02-04 16:36
Women's Deputy Minister of Sport:

Women's presence in stadiums likely

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Women's Deputy Minister of Sport, Fariba Mohammadia said positive measures were being taking to pave the path for presence of Iranian women at stadiums.
2017-10-29 14:52
‘Empowering women necessary tool for global peace’

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Association for Defending Victims of Terrorism discussed avenues for empowering women victims of terrorism in a side event dubbed “Empowering Women Victims of Terrorism as a Necessity for the Future of Human Beings” at the 36th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on September 18.
2017-09-20 20:58
By: Marjohn Sheikhi, Niusha Rouzban

Women to take center stage at 35th Fajr Film Festival

THERAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran is getting ready to host the 35th edition of its most prestigious cultural event in February, this time showcasing works by women filmmakers and women’s issues more than ever before.
2017-01-15 16:34
Iran, Turkey call for further coop. on women issues

ISTANBUL, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s VP for Women and Family Affairs and Turkey’s Minister for Family and Social Policies met in Istanbul on Tue. to call for expansion of cooperation on women issues.
2016-11-02 10:18
Molaverdi in Istanbul for OIC Women Conf.

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Shahindokht Molaverdi, Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, is in Turkey to attend the 6th session of the OIC Ministerial Conference on the Role of Women in the Development of Member States.
2016-11-01 13:51