Zahra Varizi Dozein: Women in Iran actively involved in economic projects and scientific research

Women’s literacy rates have increased significantly in Iran, director for international women’s affairs at the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Zahra Varizi Dozein, said at the international conference on empowering women in Baku, Report informs.

She noted that the Iranian government is working hard to improve the literacy of the country’s female population, thanks to which the level of education among women has increased from 35% to 90%.

“Women play a vital role in matters of knowledge about the economy. Women in Iran are actively involved in various economic projects, scientific research. The role of women in running startups should be especially highlighted. In addition, women are the leading force in digital transformation. The government also provides support to female entrepreneurs, providing access to information and communication technologies (ICT),” she noted.