May 10, 2013
First female candidate registered for Iranian presidential elections
The first female candidate was registered for the upcoming presidential election in Iran, the Fars News Agency reported.
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
April 3, 2013
Shirin Ebadi Urges Arab Women to Keep the Faith
"The main obstacle for post-revolutionary Arab women is a "patriarchal culture" that imposes a false interpretation on Islam."
Violence against women in politics
Highlighting news, interviews, resources and events on violence against women in politics
May 30, 2012
Iran Releases Rights Activists on Women's Day
Some of the detained Iranian human rights activists were released on the International Women's Day. However, three women activists are still remaining in jail as reported by the Middle East Times.
May 30, 2012
Iran Arrests Four Women Activists
Four women activists were arrested in Iran while collecting signitures for the campaign demanding changes in the discriminatory laws against women.
May 30, 2012
Iran To Clamp Down on 'Women Dressed Like Models'
The deputy head of Tehran's police Hossein Sadjedi-Nia warned that women "dressed up like models" with overly short mantos (coats), tight outer garments, and inadequate headscarves would face being apprehended in the crackdown.
May 30, 2012
Iran Wants To Keep Sexes Apart in Hospitals
Iran's conservative government is encouraging doctors and nurses to treat patients only of the same gender in a bid to bring healthcare in line with its Islamic laws.
May 30, 2012
Espionage Added To Charges Against Iranian-American Scholar
A spokesperson for Iran's judiciary announced yesterday that three Iranian-Americans, including academic and women's rights advocate Haleh Esfandiari, have been formally charged with endangering national security and espionage.