Jam'iyat-e Nesvan-e Vatankhah facts for kids
The Jam'iyat-e Nesvân-e Vatankhâh (which means Society of Patriotic Women or Patriotic Women's League of Iran) was a very important group in Iran. It worked from 1922 to 1933. This group was a big part of the Women's rights movement in Iran. It started after the Persian Constitutional Revolution, which was a time of big changes in Iran.
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History of the Patriotic Women's Society
The Society of Patriotic Women was created in 1922. It was first called Jamʿīyat-e taraqqī-e neswān. It was started by Mohtaram Eskandari, who was a school director. She felt that the revolution had not done enough for women. Other important women who helped start it were Noor-ol-Hoda Mangeneh and Mastoureh Afshar. They were all activists who wanted more rights for women.
Who Were the Leaders?
The leaders of the group included many brave women. In the photo, sitting from left to right, are: Fakhr Afāgh Pārsā, Molouk Eskandari, Kobrā Chanāni, Mastoureh Afshār, Nosrat Moshiri, Safiyyeh Eskandari, and Esmat ol-Molouk Sharifi. Standing are: Mehr'angiz Eskandari, Banu Chanāni, Haiedeh Afshār, Abbaseh Pāyvar, and Ghodsiyyeh Moshiri.
What Were Their Goals?
The group had many important goals. They wanted to make sure people respected Islamic laws. They also wanted to improve education for girls and help them grow up with good values. The society worked to support local businesses and teach adult women how to read and write. They also cared for orphaned girls and planned to build hospitals for women who were poor. They even wanted to create co-ops to help local industries grow. If there was a war, they aimed to support the country's defenders. This group also made a big effort to connect with women in other countries nearby.
The Society of Patriotic Women held talks and organized campaigns to spread their ideas. They also published their own important magazine called Nosvan Vatankhah, which means 'Patriotic Women'. This magazine started in 1922.
After Mohtaram Eskandari passed away in 1925, Mastoureh Afshar became the new president. She had the support of other key figures like Nur-al-Hoda Mangana and Fakr Afaq Parsa. By 1925, the group had 74 members.
The Oriental Women's Congress
In 1932, the society organized a big meeting called the Oriental Women's Congress. This event took place in Tehran. After the congress finished, the organization was closed down. A new group called Kanoun-e-Banovan took its place in 1935.
Nesvan–e Vatankhah Magazine
The magazine Nesvan–e Vatankhah (meaning 'The Patriotic Women') was a key part of the Patriotic Women’s Association. It started in 1922. This magazine was very important for promoting women's education and rights.
How the Magazine Was Run
The association had a board of directors with ten elected women. This group chose Mohtaram Eskandari to be the first head of the community. The magazine was the official voice of the society. It focused on issues important to women and their rights. Molouk Eskandari was the owner of the magazine, and Mohtaram Eskandari was its first director. The Nesvan Vatankhah magazine published eleven issues over three years, from 1923 to 1926. It became very popular among women who wanted more freedom and progress.
See also
- Iranian Constitutional Revolution
- Women's Freedom Association
- Women's Movement in Iran
- Mokhadarat Vatan Association
- Iranian women
- Constitutional Revolution's Associations
- Majma'-e Enghelabi-ye Nesvan
