TEHRAN Women professors of Shiraz University and some women members of Swiss NGOs recently held a meeting in Shiraz University. They exchanged views on the common problems of Iranian and Swiss women.

The managing director of the research center of Az-Zahra University said, "The women NGO members' trip to Iran will be followed by a joint project between Iranian and Swiss women."

Dr. Sazvar added, "In this project, which is in the framework of President Khatami's dialogue among civilizations initiative, educational problems, training, higher education for women, women in professional occupations, and women's participation in society will be discussed.

The members of the Swiss NGOs came to Iran to participate in a seminar entitled "Women's Role in Dialogue Among Civilizations."