Zeynab Society
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The "Zeynab Society (S.A.A)" (Persian: جامعه زینب (س)) is an Iranian traditional[5] principlist all-female political,[3] cultural and advocacy group[6] affiliated with the Front of Followers of the Line of the Imam and the Leader.[7] It is known for leading a parliamentary group of women in 1980s–1990s,[3] as well as lobbying for gender issues within an Islamic prism.[6]
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Zeynab Society جامعه زینب | |
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Secretary-General | Aʿzam Hājī-Abbāsī[1] |
Spokesperson | Táhirih Rahīmī |
Deputy | Effat Shariati[2] |
Founder | Mariam Behruzi[3] |
Founded | 1986; 38 years ago (1986)[3] |
Legalised | November 20, 1991; 32 years ago (1991-11-20)[4] |
Headquarters | Tehran, Iran |
Ideology | |
Political position | Right-wing[5] |
Religion | Islam |
National affiliation | Front of Followers of the Line of the Imam and the Leader |
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The society was founded in 1986 by the parliament member Maryam Behrouzi, using state budgets acquired with the personal approval of Ayatollah Khomeini.[3]