Iran: Women's Gains at Risk in Iran's New Parliament
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Women's eNews Iran's new parliament, sworn in two weeks ago, has nine female legislators, down from 13 in the previous body. Women throughout the country are watching this mix of mostly conservative legislators' approach to women's rights.
Submitted on Fri, 06/18/2004 - 00:00
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