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Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian honors Kurdish women at national conference

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a message to the ‘National Kurdish Lady’ conference, emphasizing the historical and social importance of Kurdish women to Iran's identity. Pezeshkian, who noted his own roots in the Kurdish city of Mahabad, highlighted the role of Kurdish women in preserving cultural heritage, strengthening family foundations, and demonstrating bravery during the Iran-Iraq War.

The President stated that recognizing the achievements of Kurdish women strengthens national solidarity and social capital. He argued that sustainable development requires utilizing the capabilities of women in science, culture, economy, and management.

During the same conference, academic Salah Papaniyan discussed the cultural agency of Kurdish women. He noted that women have been primary actors in the transmission of oral literature, including lullabies, stories, and songs, which have served as vital tools for passing down moral values and cultural identity across generations.

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Kurdistan Province · Mahabad · Masoud Pezeshkian · Salah Papaniyan

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sustainable development requires providing fair opportunities for women's participation. ostanha.tabnak.ir
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Kurdish women play a central role in the transmission and continuity of oral literature. ostanha.tabnak.ir
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Pezeshkian was born in the Kurdish city of Mahabad. ostanha.tabnak.ir · noandish.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Kurdish women are an inseparable part of Iran's historical memory and social capital. ostanha.tabnak.ir · noandish.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Oral traditions like lullabies and stories have been used by women to transfer culture across generations. ostanha.tabnak.ir
  • [● 2 SOURCES] President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message to the ‘National Kurdish Lady’ conference. ostanha.tabnak.ir · noandish.com