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Iranians celebrate Women’s Day and call for release of women prisoners
Shahrzadnews – On March 8th women’s rights activists representing various groups celebrated International Women’s Day in Tehran and other major Iranian major cities. Nikzad Zanganeh, the main speaker in Tehran, gave a brief history of the annual event and called on the government to free her imprisoned compatriots. She said she hoped that future […]
Cleric says women have no right to have hegemony over men
The head of the Asle 90 Commission in the Majlis [Iranian regime’s parliament] said that sharia law does not allow women have hegemony over men.
Dozens of women banned from university because of ‘un-Islamic veiling’
Reports from the Tehran Science and Industry University show that in the past few days, a number of female university students received disciplinary sentences for having ‘un-Islamic veiling’.
Iran’s women activists: No to war
Human rights activists say the shadow of war hanging over Iran will aggravate violence and discrimination against women …The shadow of war hanging over Iran is exposing the country’s women to further violence and discrimination, Iranian human rights activists warned on International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year.[1] In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political and social achievements.
Women’s Dorm Searched at Allameh University
Over the last few days, authorities in a women’s dormitory inside Allameh Tabatabaee University in Tehran have stormed and searched student residences several times, a human rights source told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran.
Head of Airport Police says ‘improperly veiled women’ will be banned from travel
The head of the Airport Police said that the police would “give guidance to those who do not follow the Islamic dress code”.
Parliament says women should stay in the house
The Research Center of the Majlis examined the policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the employment of women and the reverence of housekeeping in a lengthy report…
Sepandārmazgān
epandārmazgān (Persian: سپندارمذگان) or Spendarmad (Persian: سپندارمذ) or Sepandarmaz is an Iranian and Zoroastrian festival that was celebrated on the 5th day of the month of Esfand (Espand or Spant).[1]