Tehran hosts international event on women, sustainability, peace, security

TEHRAN – The 3rd International Event on Women, Sustainability, Peace, and Security was held in Tehran on Monday, attended by representatives from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Afghanistan.

Women’s share in research, development up to 39%

TEHRAN – The participation of Iranian women in higher education’s research and development projects has increased from 27 percent in 2000 to 39.6 percent in 2017, Science Minister Mansour Gholami has said.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Women’s share of national budget rises by 61%

TEHRAN – The budget proposed for women and family affairs has increased by 61 percent in the national budget bill for the next calendar year (starting on March 20).

Fariba Mohammadian named Iran volleyball vice president

TEHRAN – Fariba Mohammadian was named as deputy president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Volleyball Federation (IRIVF) on Monday.

Iranian women’s participation in research, development above global average

TEHRAN – The participation of Iranian women in research and development is higher than the global average, Masoumeh Ebtekar, the vice president for women’s and family affairs has said, quoting the UNESCO 2020 report on Women in Science.

Iran coach predicts bright future for women volleyballers

TEHRAN – Women’s volleyball coach Mitra Shabanian has predicted a bright future for the Iranian team.

Gianni Infantino to travel to Iran in early 2020

TEHRAN - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said he is going to Travel to Iran early in the New Year.

Iran ascend in FIFA Women’s World Rankings

TEHRAN – Iran have moved up in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Friday.

Nothing done yet: Mark Wilmots

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Marc Wilmots says that they have not done anything yet after beating Cambodia 14-0 in Group C of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers on Thursday.

By Masoud Hossein

Foul language endangers stadiums’ atmosphere

TEHRAN - Using profane language at the stadiums is a consistent problem which has not yet been solved and it could have disastrous consequences for Iran football.

Women have to be allowed into football stadiums in Iran: FIFA

TEHRAN - The head of football's world governing body said in a statement that FIFA's position is "clear and firm" and that women "have to be allowed" into football stadiums in Iran.

Women entrepreneurs receive business loans up to $120,000

TEHRAN – Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare Minister Mohammad Shariatmadari has announced that low interest loans of up to 5 billion rials (nearly $120,000) will be provided to women entrepreneurs to start their own businesses.

Iran league will start on Thursday amid unsolved problems

TEHRAN – The new season of Iran Professional League (IPL) will kick off on Thursday however there are a number of problems that need to be solved.

Iranian women gather to mark Modesty and Hijab Day

TEHRAN – Iranian women held gatherings in over 400 cities across the country on Thursday to mark Modesty and Hijab Day.