Sanctions major obstacle in way of women´s empowerment: Envoy
(WorldNews Iran)

Imposing oppressive sanctions against nations is the major obstacle in the way of women`s economic empowerment, Irans Permanent Ambassador to the UN Gholam-Ali Khoshru says. Khoshru made the remarks on Saturday in the 61st UN Commission on the Status of Women. What follows is the full text of Mr. Khoshroo`s speech: Madam Chair; At the outset, I would like to express my thanks to the chair of the Commission and to other members of the Bureau. Women are traditionally left out of the technology and engineering fields due to the stereotypical images and discriminatory attitudes that say men are better suited for such professions, or the idea that math and...