Women and the Image of Women Played an Important Role in the Outbreak of the Islamic Revolution and Its Equel

According to Article 20 of the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, all members of the nation, both men and women, shall receive equal protection under the legal system and enjoy all human, political, economic, social and cultural rights, based on Islamic principles. Despite the fact that the constitution treats all individuals equally, the governing legal frameworks do not provide women with equality and justice. All are equal before law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any such discrimination in violation of this declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination. (Declaration of Human Rights, Article 7).

It is the view of the Islamic Republic of Iran that the concepts, values, objectives and norms which constitute human rights represent the noblest concerns of humanity in its totality, and should not have been the monopoly of a single segment of the international community in the codification, implementation and international promotion and protection processes. Recognition of and respect for this fact would promote the "human rights" and "equal participation" of the diversified cultures representing the human community, without distinction as to race, religion, or national origin, in an exercise whose aim is to further these very objectives.Equality of all citizens irrespective of social status, race, sex, religion, national origin, language and other superficial barriers before the law has deep roots in Islamic tradition and teachings.

Women and the image of women played an important role in the outbreak of the Islamic Revolution and its sequel. They offered unparalleled support to its leaders, as declared by the Revolutionary Leader. Women themselves participated in the uprising and firmly supported the Revolution. Our uprising is indebted to women. Men took the example of the women into the streets. Women encouraged the men to revolt, and

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