Mar 12, 2019 08:03 Asia/Tehran [Updated: Feb 04, 2020 14:04 Asia/Tehran]

According to Iran's vice President for Women and Family Affairs, 75 percent of all handicrafts in Iran are made by women.

Iran Press/Iran news: Speaking in Mashhad in northeastern Iran on Monday night, Masoumeh Ebtekar emphasized that 27 percent of all Iranian women are university graduates, which is a very high percentage.

According to an  Iran Press report, Iran's vice President for Women and Family Affairs said: "Iranian women have advanced remarkably since the victory of the Islamic Revolution."    

The vice president commented further by saying: "Iranian women produce a substantial proportion of science and research in this country and have contributed significantly to cutting-edge research carried out by hi-tech knowledge-based companies in this country.  Also, 40 percent of all agricultural products are made by women."

A special exhibition showcasing the capabilities and achievements of Iranian women is currently on public display in the city of Mashhad.

The exhibition is from 11 to 16 March 2019.  104/211

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