The 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran was pivotal in modern history, reshaping the nation's political, social, and cultural landscape. Women's contributions were crucial in securing the Revolution’s ...

Bettmann Archive/Getty Images The roots of resistance by Iranian women date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly during the Constitutional Revolution. After the 1979 ...

Iran on International Women's Day, March 8, 1979. On that day, women and male supporters braved Islamic Guards and thugs allied with the new government headed by Ayatollah Khomeini. The march demanded ...