Reformist government shows some success in securing a place for women in Iranian politics

Women’s rights activists are hoping to profit from a new wave of political reform in Iran. Over 580 female candidates will take part in the upcoming parliamentary election, among them the reformer and renowned women’s rights advocate Soheila Jelodarzadeh. Tehran (dpa) – A working-class Iranian, Soheila Jelodarzadeh was already a member of the Iranian Labour Party…