“My wife and I had the honor of participating in the International Conference on Women, Sustainable Peace and Security, organized by our VP for Women and Family Affairs. Women are most qualified to lead the global campaign against violence and extremism. Happy Women's Day to all,” Zarif said in Twitter message which was released on Thursday.
The International Conference on Women, Peace and Sustainable Security was held from March 7-8 at the Institute for Political and International Studies.
Activists in the field of women’s affairs from Lebanon, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Pakistan and India attended the event.
Gender balance, the development of peace and security, the effects of hostilities and armed conflicts on women, the role of women in the peace process, sustainable development and environmental security were among the topics discussed during the international conference.
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Tehran, March 8, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message hailed women's campaign in against violence.
