Charmy's Pasta in Tehran: It's like eating in a friend's kitchen
There are very few places where you feel completely at home when you walk in. But this was how we felt when we went to Charmy's, a fresh vegetarian pasta place in the centre of Tehran close to the Vahdat (Roudaki) Hall; it is a very nice yet small and warm, as well as extremely clean, eating spot. The place has been open for almost 2 years, and 23rd February is the anniversary of their opening. -Syma Sayyah, Tehran - 2/9/10
Iranian official's remarks on hijab outrage top cleric
According to some unofficial sources, Shamaqdari questioned the necessity of the Hijab in his response to a person criticizing the alleged difficulty of wearing the hijab by Iranian and foreign guests of the 28th Fajr International Film Festival. -MNA - 2/5/10
Bistro: A fresh health food cafe in Tehran owned and run by women
At the top of the Mirzaye-Shirizi Avenue before the Motahari intersection is a small café, Bistro, which has been opened by two young ladies Maryam and Pooneh. Maryam has quit her full time job in order to devote her time and energy to what she finds fun, interesting and what she has wanted to do for a long time. - 2/4/10
Photos: Exhibit explores women's role in Iranian revolution
Veteran photographer Akbar Nazemi is holding an exhibition at Tehran's Art Bureau Gallery depicting women who participated in the Islamic Revolution of 1979. "The unity among people from different social classes with different attire, the women who wore the Hijab and those who did not, was remarkable during the Islamic Revolution," he said. -photos by Yuness Khani - 2/1/10
Conference of Muslim Women Scientists Opens in Tehran
The first International Conference of Women Scientists from the Islamic World kicked off Wednesday at the venue of the Science Ministry. Large numbers of female scientists from 37 Islamic countries have taken part in the two-day conference. -MNA - 1/28/10
Zahra Rahnavard: We don't compromise or recognize Ahmadinejad's government
Fighting for freedom and peace has always been an integral part of my life. That is why I am not afraid to die. As I said before, we have made a shield of our chests and I am personally ready for any attack or terror. - 1/27/10
Iranina Feminist Attorney, Shadi Sadr, Critiques Mehdi Karroubi's Five-Point Plan
On January 11, 2010, Mehdi Karroubi, one of the two reformist presidential candidates who have challenged the fraudulent June 2009 Iranian election, issued a statement in which he offered five ways for the Islamic Republic to exit the "current extensive crisis." The next day, Shadi Sadr, feminist attorney and human rights activist, issued a critique which focused on the first point of Karroubi's five-point plan. - 1/27/10
First Iranian woman in 2010 Winter Olympics
Marjan Kalhor will be the first ever Iranian woman athlete who is to take part in the Winter Olympics. Iran will participate in the prestigious 21st Winter Olympics with three men and one woman athlete. The event will be held from February 12 to 28 in Vancouver, Canada. -MNA - 1/27/10
Iran: No Information About Detained Women's Rights Activist
Hundreds of Detainees in Similar Situation, Disappeared into Prisons --- Iranian judicial and prison authorities have refused to release any information about charges against women's rights activist Somayeh Rashidi (24), who was arrested on 19 December 2009, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reported today. - 1/22/10
Documentary on First Female Iranian Olympian to Premiere at Sundance
In 2007 the twenty-year-old Sara became the first female Iranian athlete to qualify for the Olympics. The young athlete and her strong-willed coach, Maryam Azarmehr, had left such a strong impression on Fatima that she abandoned her original plan of action – "why go with three different stories when you have one really interesting one?" – in favor of strictly documenting Sara's journey over a nine-month period -Arsalan Barmand, NIAC - 1/21/10
Vintage Fashion in Iran: Photographs from the first half of the twentieth century
There was a time, following the military coup of 1920 when women were forced not to wear Hijab. Here are a few photographs from the first half of the twentieth century, the rise of industrial era in Iran. - 1/20/10
Iranian women's activits list their own demands
A group of Iranian women's activists issued a statement listing their own solutions to the current crisis in the country. They maintain that the proposals put forth by opposition leaders, Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi "neglect" the demands of women. - 1/18/10
Unique Zan Foundation: Third Annual Essay Competition
This year's essay theme is: "Unique Iranian Women in History: Drawing Inspiration from the Past." Applicants must be enrolled as students at the time of submission and at the time awards are announced. - 1/15/10
Iran: Arrest of 19 Activists from the Women's Movement, Women Journalists and Civil Activists
During the past few days after the incidents of Ashura, large number of activists such as Mansoureh Shojaee, Zohreh Tanekaboni, Badarolssadat Mofid, Mahin Fahimi, Leyla Tavassoli, Noushin Ebadi, Nasrin Vaziri, Nilofar Hashemi Azar, Atiyeh Yousefi (was released), Bahareh Hedayat, Nafiseh Asghari, Maryam Ziya, Mahsa Hekmat, Parisa Kakayi, Forough Mirzayie, Sara Tavsoli, Parvaneh Rad, Zoya Hassani, Negin Derakhshan and many others have been arrested. - 1/14/10
Iranian Woman Athlete, Shot Putter Gold Medalist Leila Rajabi, Needs Coach
Iranian shot putter Leila Rajabi complains about not having a coach. The athlete, who is of Belarusian origin and acquired Iranian nationality after marrying athlete Peiman Rajabi, said she trains by herself. -MNA - 1/12/10
Iran: Detained Grieving Mothers Shuffled Between Emergency Rooms and Detention Center
Authorities transferred nine of the 33 detained members of the Mourning Mothers to emergency rooms following their detention on Saturday, and later took them to Vozara Detention Center in Tehran, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said on Sunday. The nine mothers suffer from various illnesses and were taken back to Vozara Detention Center from Sajjad and Firuzgar hospitals in Tehran. - 1/11/10
Iran: 30 Members of Mourning Mothers Detained in Tehran
Security forces attacked and detained 30 members of Mourning Mothers in Laleh Park and surrounding streets in Tehran around 4 p.m. local time on Saturday, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reported. Mourning Mothers is a group of mothers whose children have been killed in recent events. - 1/10/10
Iranian Women Poised to Benefit from Crisis
The election on June 12 will always be remembered in Iran as the day of a coup detat to alter Iran's politics, but it should also be remembered as coup for women. Four years earlier, on June 12, 2005, thousands of people who had participated in a demonstration asking for the elimination of all discrimination against women. -Lili Mansouri - 1/7/10
Widespread Arrests of Women's Rights Activists, Female Journalists and Relatives
Numerous women's rights campaigners, female journalists and relatives are being arrested and persecuted as authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran attempt to repress masses of Iranians from advocating for their civil rights in recent weeks, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today. - 1/6/10
Women in Iran: Continuities and Discontinuities of Context
Speakers at an event on January 15 at the University of California, Irvine will focus on Iranian Women's issues: Women in Pre-Islamic Iranian History; Women's Rights in Islam; Muslim Feminism and Democracy Movement in Iran; Women in Literary and Cultural Production - 1/5/10
Iran's Karate Federation bans women's Shukokai style due to hijab unveiling
Iran's Karate Federation (IKF) has banned the Shitoryu Shukokai Union style for women after the youth athletes unveiled their hijab (Islamic covering) in the tournament held in Germany two weeks ago. -MNA - 12/22/09
Iran: Woman Activist Somayeh Rashidi Arrested
Somayeh Rashidi, women's rights defender and Campaign activist was arrested earlier today, Saturday December 19, after appearing for interrogation at the Revolutionary Courts. -Change for Equality - 12/21/09
Iranian Women Campaign to End Discriminatory Laws against Them
Women are no longer allowed to wear make-up on Iranian television. "It's illegal and against Shari'a law," the head of Iranian state television, Ezatollah Zarghami, was quoted in the Iranian media last week. Although the issue of make-up is surely trivial, it does reveal how the Iranian establishment treats a woman's right to make her own decisions. In fact, the legal rights of women in Iran have been eroded since the Islamic Revolution there 30 years ago. -VOA - 12/11/09
For Atefeh or for All the Prisoners?
For whom should I write? For prisoners in Sistan and Baluchestan? For prisoners in Azarbaijan? For prisoners in Kurdistan? I am supposed to write for Atefeh. Dear Atefeh! Should I write for you or for Zeinab Jalalian? For Zeinab who on a daily basis senses the presence of the noose that is to be put around her neck? -Jila Golanbar, Change for Equality - 12/10/09
Write Mehrnoosh! The "Truth is Your Salvation"
They have told your mother that their investigations are not yet complete. Shocked, your mother asks, "what has Mehrnoosh done that two weeks are required for investigations about her work?" Write Mehrnoosh. Write on the interrogation forms marked with "Truth is Your Salvation." -Nafise Azad - 12/9/09
Iran women team wins gold in Bahrain Badminton tourney
Iran women's doubles claimed the gold medal of the Bahrain Air Badminton International Series 2009 on Sunday. Sahar Zamanian-Nejatzadeh and Negin Amiripour defeated the team from Bahrain 2-1 in the final game played at the Khalifa Stadium, Isa Town. - 12/6/09
Iranian Minister backs gender segregation in universities
Kamran Daneshjou, Iranian Minister of Science announced that "segregation of sexes" in the universities in accordance with "the Islamic worldview" will be put to practice in Iranian universities. - 11/28/09
UN Says Violence Against Women 'Most Pervasive' Rights Violation
November 25 marked the UN-sponsored International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women -- a reminder of a problem that the UN says has reached pandemic proportions. The UN Development Fund for Women estimates that one in three women around the world has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused. It describes domestic violence against women as perhaps the most pervasive human rights violation known today. - 11/26/09
Mother, Daughter Artists: Shadi Mahsa and Rana Amirteymour
Born in Tehran in 1967, Shadi Mahsa has been painting since she was 7. Now Shadi's daughter Rana Amirteymour has joined her and is walking in her footsteps in the world of art. Shadi and Rana had an exhibition in Tehran's Aaran Gallery last month and it was a big success. Rana, the 4-year-old artist, had 34 paintings at the exhibition which were sold for the benefit of Ghaem Charity for the Disabled in Tehran. Shadi also dedicated most of the earnings from the exhibition to the same charity. - 11/24/09
Full Text of Speech by Iran's "First Lady" Azam Farahi at NAM Meeting
First ladies of Non-Aligned Movement states conferred the ways to annihilate poverty and hunger across the world in Rome. Also, Iran's first lady Azam Farahi, delivered speech at the meeting held on the sidelines of UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) meeting on food security - 11/16/09
The Latest on Imprisoned Iranian Women Activists
Unfortunately, although near five months have passed since the elections ,detainment of prisoners still continues , last month Hangameh Shahidi was released on bail only after months of imprisonment and Vahideh Molavi , Raheleh Asgarizadeh and Somayeh Rashidi who had been arrested on Nov.4th were released on third party guaranty -Feminist School - 11/15/09
Ahmadinejad's wife to attend "NAM first ladies summit" in Rome
Iran President's wife, Azam Farahi, is to take part in Non-Aligned Movement first ladies summit in Rome on Sunday. - 11/15/09
Support the photographers and the artistic programs at the Omid Foundation, where dreams become reality
FROM INCEPTION TO EXECUTION is a virtual exhibition of photographs created by the young women of the Omid-e-Mehr Foundation in Tehran during workshops conducted by Hengameh Golestan and Omid Salehi in 2008 and 2009. All photographs are signed and printed in an edition of ten. - 11/9/09
Iran achieves millennium goals in reducing maternal mortality
The maternal mortality rate in Iran now stands at 22 per 100,000 births which was 250 per 100,000 childbirths in 1979, the Iran Women News Agency (IWNA) quoted the woman minister as saying. - 11/8/09
Iran: Mass Summons of Women Activists to Security Branch of the Revolutionary Courts
In a sweeping move, courts officials have summoned a number of Campaign activists to the Revolutionary Courts. Campaign activists began receiving telephone calls over the past weeks to appear in the third security branch of the Revolutionary Courts. -Change for Equality - 11/2/09
Iran’s Rajabi wins gold in Asian Indoor Games
Iranian woman athlete Leila Rajabi won the gold medal in the shot put event of the third Asian Indoor Games in Vietnam on Saturday. Rajabi claimed the championship with a 17.07 meter throw. Athletes from Thailand and China finished second and third respectively. - 10/31/09
Pearls on the Ocean Floor: Documentary about the lives and work of contemporary Iranian women artists
Morono Kiang Gallery in Los Angeles presents a special preview screening of Pearls on the Ocean Floor, a new documentary (in progress) by Robert Adanto, about the lives and work of contemporary Iranian women artists around the world. The segment being presented includes interviews with Afshan Ketabchi, Sara Rahbar, Leila Pazooki, Parastou Forouhar, Shirin Neshat, Negar Ahkami and Pooneh Maghazehe. - 10/22/09
'Mourning Mothers Iran' Stand with Activist Mothers Worldwide
A mother protecting her child isn't anything unique. But in Iran, humanitarian activist mothers are now becoming global icons for human rights causes worldwide. In silent public protest, the 'Mourning Mothers of Iran,' known locally in Tehran as the 'Mothers of Laleh,' stand together each week, on Saturday evening vigils in Tehran's Laleh Park. -Elahe Amani with Lys Anzia - 10/14/09
International award given to Iranian Women
A group of women who risk their lives and liberty to campaign for equal rights in Iran have been given an international Anna Politkovskaya award. -BBC - 10/9/09
Iran: Ajorlou will likely take over as First female governor since revolution
MP Fatemeh Ajorlou is the most favored candidate for the post of Tehran governor, women's news agency IWAN reported. If Ajorlou is picked for the job she will become the first Iranian woman to take such a position since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. - 10/4/09
Iranian Women's Rights Activist Sentenced To Imprisonment
Jelveh Javaheri, member of the One Million Signatures Campaign, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment. Tagheer Baray-e Barabai website reported that she has been sentenced for "gathering and collaborating against national security." - 10/2/09
Ahoo Hamedi: A Promising Iranian Artist
One of Iran's promising young talents is Ahoo Hamedi. She was born in 1981 in Iran. Hamedi studied at the Azad University of Fine Arts, Tehran where she received her BA. Ahoo Hamedi's paintings are matured works of art that bear resemblance to sketches a painter would draw to start a major project. - 9/30/09
Artists Creating Change
In a society like Iran where art is viewed as a gift of the gods and sacred and divine, reducing the position of the artist and artistic creation to the earthly so that she can address tangible issues corresponding with real life concerns is not an easy endeavor. The ability to express and create protest art, so that it objects to the status quo in a constructive, dynamic and creative manner, rather than a mere expression of dissatisfaction is extremely difficult -Tara Nadjd Ahmadi - 9/24/09
Celebrating Iranian American Leaders and the Iran Opportunities Fund
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is proud to honor three women from the Iranian American community in New York � Laya Khadjavi, Roya Khadjavi-Heidari, and Nazgol Saati Shahbazi � with the first-ever IIE Women's Global Leadership Award at the organization's 90th anniversary gala in New York on Wednesday, September 23rd. - 9/17/09
Shirin Neshat Wins Best Director Award at Venice Film Festival
Thanking the jury for the award, she said this film has been a labor of love for six years. She said it is a film that speaks to the people of Iran fighting to find democracy and it speaks to the government of Iran. She added, "I plead to this government to give the people what they should have - basic human rights, freedom and democracy. Make peace with the people of Iran." - 9/13/09
Japan trounces Iran in Women's Volleyball Championship
Japan beat Iran in the 15th Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championship on Friday. Japan defeated Iran in three straight sets with scores of 25-11, 25-6 and 25-7 for the fifth to eighth places. - 9/13/09
Paula Slater Sculpts Second Portrait Bust of Neda "Angel of Freedom"
The sculptor will unveil and donate this second portrait bust of Neda in bronze, at the Celebrating Iranian Women Conference in Washington, D.C. in mid-November 2009. - 9/11/09
Venice film festival gives voice to Iranian opposition
The Venice film festival is providing a timely forum for Iranian works such as Shirin Neshat's "Women Without Men" amid crackdowns on opposition groups disputing the June elections in their country. - AFP - 9/11/09
Iran beats Australia in Asian Women's Volleyball Championship
Iran toppled Australia in the 15th Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championship on Monday. The Iranian women''s team made incredible progress by entering the top eight of the event. - 9/8/09
Feminist Attorney Speaks Out Against Rape As a Weapon of Torture in Iran
Taraneh Mussavi may or may not be that green-clad girl who was arrested at a demonstration near the Ghaba Mosque on June 27. The girl who was raped, suffered from a torn uterus and a torn anus, landed at a Karaj hospital, and was finally found dead in an unknown cemetery in northern Iran. Regardless, her name is the secret name for all the women who have been raped in prisons since the 1979 Revolution. -Shadi Sadr - 9/8/09
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