Women’s Day: Rallies Planned in Iran Despite Crackdown
New York – Women’s rights campaigners are hoping for a strong turnout to public rallies set to be staged across the Islamic Republic of Iran next Tuesday, despite a government crackdown on opposition demonstrators in recent weeks. The rallies, which will officially mark International Women’s Day on Mar. 8, are being organised following a call to action by well-known Iranian activist and 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi. read more
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Women’s Day: Rallies Planned in Iran Despite Crackdown


