Women’s rights, voices and participation must be at “the centre of peacekeeping decision-making”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday, describing them as “central to sustainable solutions” to challenges facing the Organization worldwide. Through its landmark resolution 1325 on women and peace and security, the Council reaffirmed the participation and involvement...Read More

Iranian contemporary Women directors gradually found their place and took steps to overcome their side and marginal roles and they have been so active in different fields like the documentary, fiction, animation and experimental movies and their works have impressed audiences and festivals nationally and internationally. This time, the 36th Busan International Short Film Festival...Read More

Iranian photographer Forogh Alaei ranked first in the sports category of the 2019 World Press Photo. According to British media ‘Guardian’, Alaei with her collection of the Iranian women trying to enter football stadium grabbed the first title.   Meanwhile, Iranian artist Enayat Asadi ranked third in contemporary subjects category with his photo of two...Read More

Iranian American Women Fdn. to honor Women of Influence   The Iranian American Women Foundation, dedicated to providing a platform for empowerment among Iranian American women and to provide mentorship for younger generations of Iranians, presents the gala event Women of Influence Soirée on April 13 at the Beverly Hilton. The inaugural event is a...Read More