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27 Dec 2011

In Iran, Ahmadinejad joins battle over women’s fashions

In the Islamic republic of Iran, the law requires women to cover their hair and bodies in public. But how to do so remains up to them, and the result is persistent confusion in the streets. Now, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is stepping into the dispute. He wants to settle it by promoting government-approved apparel for women, garments intended to introduce an array of clothes that are Islamic and beautiful at the same time. Hard-liners are not amused. They say that the new designs encourage "Western values." But at a recent government-sponsored fashion show, young women and their mothers gazed approvingly at the plastic mannequins showcasing the new coats and scarves.
In the Islamic republic of Iran, the law requires women to cover their hair and bodies in public. But how to do so...

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12 Dec 2011

Nobel Women’s Initiative highlights prison case of Iran attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh

For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign the Nobel Women s Initiative highlighted the plight of Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate Nasrin Sotoudeh who still remains under incarceration in spite of international campaigns for her release.
For the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign the Nobel Women s Initiative highlighted the plight of...

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18 Nov 2011

Iran fires up voters with partial lifting of water pipe ban

Revoking a smoking ban may seem an unlikely way to boost election turnouts. But in Iran, authorities are hopeful that allowing the traditional hubble-bubble, or water pipes, back into tea houses could encourage reluctant voters to go to the polls.
Revoking a smoking ban may seem an unlikely way to boost election turnouts. But in Iran, authorities are hopeful that...

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10 Nov 2011

Iran to women: No skiing unless with a male guardian

The first snow of the season fell in Tehran this week, but female ski bums planning to carve fresh lines at one of the three resorts in the Alborz mountain range will be able to hit the slopes only if they are accompanied by a male guardian
The first snow of the season fell in Tehran this week, but female ski bums planning to carve fresh lines at one of the...

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30 Oct 2011

Iranian Cleric Mohsen Ghara’ati Blames Women Opposing Polygamy

In his weekly televised lessons aired on IRIB Channel 1, Iranian cleric Mohsen Ghara'ati blamed women for opposing polygamy and standing in the way of their husbands who wish to get a second wife. Hojat-ol-Islam Mohsen Ghara'ati is the head of the Center for the Promotion of Prayers and a Muslim scholar teaching and promoting the Quran.
In his weekly televised lessons aired on IRIB Channel 1, Iranian cleric Mohsen Ghara'ati blamed women for opposing...

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25 Oct 2011

Report Shows Abortion Frequent in Tehran

According to a study by Amir Erfani, entitled "Induced Abortion in Tehran, Iran: Estimated Rates and Correlates," many women in Tehran obtain abortions, despite Iran's highly restrictive abortion laws. Erfani reports that approximately "one in six married women of reproductive age in Tehran will have an abortion in their lifetime" or 9 percent of pregnancies, women undergo an abortion.
According to a study by Amir Erfani, entitled "Induced Abortion in Tehran, Iran: Estimated Rates and Correlates," many...
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1 Aug 2011

Women’s movement activists release statement in protest to increase in violence against women in Iran

A statement was released recently by women's movement activists to address the considerable increase of violence against women in Iran and to call on human rights activists and supporters to stand in solidarity with Iranian women.
A statement was released recently by women's movement activists to address the considerable increase of violence against...

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21 Jul 2011

Ahmadinejad and clerics fight over scarves

Every summer, Iranian police get tough on women who violate the country s strict Islamic dress code by adjusting their veils and long coats to try to cope with the rising temperatures. But this year, amid the annual crackdown, the issue of how women wear the veil - and what the government does about it - has become part of an intensifying rift between President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and powerful Shiite clerics.
Every summer, Iranian police get tough on women who violate the country s strict Islamic dress code by adjusting their...

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18 Jul 2011

Morality police hit Tehran streets

Iran's special police unit commences annual campaign to uphold Islamic dress code in country, leading to arrests, fines for not wearing hijab headscarf, nail polish, sandals
Iran's special police unit commences annual campaign to uphold Islamic dress code in country, leading to arrests, fines...

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28 Jun 2011

IRAN Activist and documentary filmmaker seized; reasons undisclosed

Renowned filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi was taken from her Tehran home Sunday by unidentified security forces for "unknown" reasons, reported the Iranian opposition website Kaleme. According to the website of former premier Mir-Hossein Mousavi, the prominent women's rights activist may have been seized by intelligence services of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards.
Renowned filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi was taken from her Tehran home Sunday by unidentified security forces for "unknown"...

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20 Jun 2011

The Women Who are Political Prisoners

After two years and while popular revolutions take over Middle East and North Africa, today few people remember the brave role played by the Iranian women who were at the forefronts of the protests and demonstrations post election.
After two years and while popular revolutions take over Middle East and North Africa, today few people remember the...

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5 Mar 2011

Disgraceful: Iran Now Member of Top UN Women’s Rights Body, with US approval

Today, Iran becomes a full-member of the UN s top women s rights body, the UN Commission on the Status of Women. It was elected by the UN General Assembly by consensus, meaning with the approval of the United States.
Today, Iran becomes a full-member of the UN s top women s rights body, the UN Commission on the Status of Women. It was...

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5 Mar 2011

The abuse on Iranian women continues

Iran Green Voice reported that reformist activists Fakhrosadat Mohtashamipour and Mahsa Amir-Abadi were arrested during the March 1st pro-opposition rallies in Iran. Another woman by the name of Shahin Jahadi was also among the detainees.
Iran Green Voice reported that reformist activists Fakhrosadat Mohtashamipour and Mahsa Amir-Abadi were arrested during...

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