The Shah and Shahbanou of Iran, are greeted by Tunisia’s President Habib Bourguiba and first lady Moufida to a reception honouring the Persian Monarch’s visit. (circa 1969)
(Source: persianrealm.com)
Shah and Shahbanou of Iran honored by Tunisia’s President Bourguiba (1969)
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FROM REVOLUTION TO DEVOLUTION ?
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Strange Similarities seem to appear in the Aftermath of Iran and Tunisia’s revolutions …
(Recommended blog published at the time of the Tunisian revolution:
Tunisia could benefit from bitter lessons of Iran’s clumsy ’79 revolution by DK)
Mass demonstration over women’s rights in Tunisia (IBTimesUK, Aug 14, 2012):
Iranian Women interviewed by British TV demand return of the shah amidst the Revolution (ITV news,1979):
Iranian Women Protest Against Islamic Law (ITV news, 1979):
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AUTHORITARIAN YET SECULAR MUSLIM LEADERS
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WOMEN RIGHTS IN PAHLAVI IRAN
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Shah of Iran’s Speech On Women’s Day :
Christiane Amanpour on Growing Up in Pahlavi Iran :
Promotional Film commissioned by Iran’s Minister of State for Women’s Affairs :
A showcase the various organizations dedicated to defending Iranian Women’s status and demands in society during the Pahlavi Dynasty
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WOMEN RIGHTS IN BOURGUIBA’s TUNISIA
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Bourguiba and Women in Tunisia
Part I:
A rare shot of leader Habib Bourguiba acting for and talking about tunisian women’s freedom. Learn more about today’s emancipated tunisian women : http://www.tounsia4ever.com
Part II:
First official divorce request made by woman in Tunisia. Learn more about today’s tunisian women in :http://www.tounsia4ever.com
Part III:
Habib Bourguiba speaks about women émancipation. Learn more about today’s tunisian women in :http://www.tounsia4ever.com
Related Blog :
Tunisia could benefit from bitter lessons of Iran’s clumsy ’79 revolution
Related Blogs on Shah’s Visit to Arab and Maghreb States:
Shah of Iran visits Oman’s Sultan Qaboos and Dhufar (1977)
Turkey Honors Founders of Modern Turkey and Iran during Shah’s Official visit (1975)
Shah and Shahbanou Farah visit Jordan (1975)
Shah of Iran’s State Visit to Morocco’s King Hassan II (1966)
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FIRST REFORMIST: Shah aims to break mullahs grip on country
AMANPOUR GRATEFUL: «Growing Up In Pahlavi Iran Were The Good Old Days»
WOMEN GET TO VOTE: Female Crowd Gratefully Gather At Shah’s Palace (1963)
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI allowing Female Imams to take charge
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Female Ministers in Pahlavi Era (1970’s)
A Women for All Seasons : Farokhroo Pārsā (1922-1980)
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Women’s Day: First Women to Attend Tehran University (1940’s/1950’s)
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Eminent Persians: Mahnaz Afkhami International Women’s Conference in Mexico City (1975)
Eminent Persians: Mahnaz Afkhami International Women’s Conference in Mexico City (1975)
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