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Azam Taleghani
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| Member of the Parliament of Iran | |
| In office 28 May 1980 – 28 May 1984 |
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| Constituency | Tehran, Rey and Shemiranat |
| Majority | 1,108,653 (51.9%) |
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| Born | 1943 Tehran, Imperial State of Iran |
| Died | 30 October 2019 (aged 75–76) Tehran, Iran |
| Political party | Society of Women of the Islamic Revolution |
| Other political affiliations |
Council of Nationalist-Religious Activists of Iran |
| Spouse | Morteza Eghtesad (died 2017) |
| Children | Akram, Abbas, Sadegh, Kazem |
| Relatives | Mahmoud Taleghani (father) |
| Profession | politician, journalist |
Azam Taleghani (Persian: اعظم طالقانی; 1943 – 30 October 2019) was an important Iranian politician and journalist. She was known for leading the Society of Islamic Revolution Women of Iran. She also edited a weekly newspaper called Payam-e-Hajar. She served as a member of the Iranian parliament.
Early Life and Activism
Azam Taleghani was born in Iran in 1943. Her father was a famous religious leader, Mahmoud Taleghani. She even spent time in prison during the Pahlavi regime, which was the government before the Iranian Revolution.
After the Iranian Revolution, she became a member of the Iranian parliament. She also started a group called "Jame'e Zanan Mosalman," which means "Society of Muslim Women." Through this group, she published Payam e Hajar Weekly. This was a special Islamic newspaper that focused on women and their rights.
Azam Taleghani was a strong voice for justice. In 2003, she spoke out against the death of Zahra Kazemi. She believed in a "progressive brand of revolutionary Islamism." This means she wanted to combine modern ideas with Islamic principles.
Political Career
Azam Taleghani was very active in Iranian politics. She was elected to the parliament in 1980. She represented the area of Tehran, Rey, and Shemiranat. She won with a large number of votes.
She tried to run for president of Iran several times. She submitted her candidacy in 2001, 2005, 2009, and 2017. However, like all women who tried to run for president in Iran, her candidacy was rejected. This was done by a group called the Guardian Council. This meant she was not allowed to be on the ballot for president.
Even though she faced challenges, Azam Taleghani continued to work for her beliefs. She was a dedicated politician and journalist. She passed away on October 30, 2019.
