Iran Presidential Office launches climate change task force within Women and Family Affairs Department

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Tehran – The Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs has established a special task force on climate change, in coordination with the Department of Environment, according to Zahra Behrouz-Azar, a senior official at the department. Speaking on the sidelines of the inaugural conference of female ministry managers, Behrouz-Azar said the initiative aims to develop joint programs with the Department of Environment, the national authority on climate policy, to address the gendered impacts

Jun 9 202516:25

 Agriculture Minister receives FAO new representative to Iran

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Tehran – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri on Monday received Farrukh Toirov, the newly appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the meeting, Minister Nouri emphasized Iran's commitment to FAO's goals of combating poverty and hunger and facilitating access to food; he, however, highlighted the severe food deprivation facing women and children in Gaza. The minister took swipe at the Food

Jun 3 202510:44

Iran to strengthen support for rural women businesses

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Tehran – The Iranian government has plans underway to increase support for rural women's businesses, a senior official announced. Dr. Tahereh Ghayoomi, the Ministry of Agriculture's Adviser on Women and Family Affairs, said on Tuesday that rural and nomadic women play a pivotal role not only in the family welfare but also in the country’s sustainable development.Supporting marketplaces run by women in order to be able to export their products has also been put on the agenda, she adde

Jan 23 202511:34

Tehran to host intl confab to highlight role of rural women in food security

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Tehran – An international conference will convene in Tehran on Tuesday to spotlight the critical role of rural and nomadic women in advancing Iran's sustainable development. Coinciding with the annual International Day of Rural Women on October 15, the conference aims to underscore the invaluable contributions of these women to agricultural, rural, and overall societal progress. The day's proximity to World Food Day further emphasizes rural women’s significant role in ensuring food p

Oct 15 202407:42

Official highlights vital role of Iranian women in rural, nomadic agriculture

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Tehran – A senior Iranian official has called for greater recognition and support for the substantial contributions of women in rural and nomadic agriculture. Maryam Tahmasebi, advisor to the Minister of Agriculture and director-general of rural and nomadic women's agricultural development, highlighted the critical role women play in sustaining food production and livelihoods in Iran's rural areas. Despite their immense contributions, their work is often undervalued and overlooked. "Wom

Sep 29 202414:02

Iran Ministry of Agriculture embarks on major plan to establish 1,000 innovative farms

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Tehran – Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a bold initiative to establish 1,000 innovative farms by 2026, with the aim of revolutionizing the country's agricultural sector through knowledge-based practices. According to Mohammad Ghasemi, the head of the Agricultural Institute of Education and Extension, this ambitious plan seeks to foster a more sustainable and efficient agricultural landscape by providing enhanced education, training, and support to farmers across the nation. Gh

Sep 11 202416:22

Iran holds workshop in Kerman to empower rural women

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Kerman – A workshop aimed at empowering rural and nomadic women was held in Rayen District of Kerman Province. The workshop focused on training participants in planting forest and rangeland species as part of the national “One Billion Tree Planting” initiative. Additionally, attendees learned about various rangeland management plans designed with the active involvement of rural women. Mehdi Mohammad Mirzaiyan, head of the Education, Extension, and Public Participation Departme

Aug 6 202418:50

First women forest rangers conference held in Semnan province

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Semnan, Iran – Semnan Province played host to its first-ever conference dedicated to women forest rangers last week. The Director-General of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Department of Semnan Province, Moradi Haghighi, emphasized the invaluable contributions of forest rangers. "With their strong hands and hearts full of love for nature, forest rangers have always been at the forefront of protecting our country's natural resources," he said. Moradi further highlighted the

Aug 6 202418:47

Agriculture Minister urges joint global action to combat land degradation

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Iranian Minister of Agriculture Mohammad Ali Nikbakht said concerted international efforts are needed to fight desertification and land degradation which are seriously threatening our planet and lives of millions of people. "Food security is one of the most important issues affected by natural resource governance and water and soil management. Sustainable and resilient management of local communities is the axis of watershed management with a comprehensive approach and effective participation

Apr 29 202411:08

11m rural, nomadic women active in Iran

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The advisor to the Minister of Agriculture for Women's Affairs said nearly 11 million rural and nomadic women in the country play an irreplaceable role in the country’s food production and security. Maryam Tahmasebi, director general of the Office of Development of Agricultural Activities of Rural and Nomadic Women, said, "The activity of the rural and nomadic women's community and women working in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad is both remarkable in terms of quality and quantity." She added,

Mar 11 202423:46