Masoud Pezeshkian, in a message on the occasion of the National Kurdish Women's Conference, introduced the position and image of the authentic Kurdish woman and considered this action a step in honoring the status of women and recognizing the history, culture, and identity of Iran. He stated that Kurdish women have played a significant role throughout history alongside preserving cultural heritage and the foundation of family, leaving a lasting legacy.
Kurdish Women and Iran's Historical Memory
Pezeshkian said: "Kurdish women are an inseparable part of Iran's historical memory and social capital." Recognizing the lives and achievements of these women can help strengthen national solidarity and honor the cultural and social bonds of Iranians. As someone born in the city of Mahabad, he recalled the sacrifices and resilience of the women from this region during the Sacred Defense era and emphasized that recognizing their role is not just a recounting of history, but a reminder of enduring manifestations of sacrifice and perseverance.
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The Necessity of Attention to Women's Capabilities
Pezeshkian continued that achieving sustainable development requires attention to women's capabilities and providing fair opportunities for their effective participation. He emphasized that women are not only the audience of development policies but are also one of the main pillars of the country's progress. Utilizing their capacities in various fields can enhance society's ability to solve problems and build a better future.
He also pointed out that introducing and honoring educated and influential women can help strengthen social capital and expand opportunities for talent flourishing in future generations. In his opinion, Iran needs the comprehensive participation of its people and the recognition of ethnic and cultural diversity to achieve dignity and prosperity and to utilize all its capacities.
Pezeshkian concluded by stating that it is expected that the achievements of the National Kurdish Women's Conference will lead to the documentation and publication of credible research on the identity and role of women, and that this event will be a lasting step in introducing and honoring the capabilities of Kurdish women and strengthening cultural and social ties. He expressed gratitude to all those involved in organizing this event and emphasized that this action can pave the way for equitable utilization of the human capacities of this land.
