Maryam Mojtahedzadeh facts for kids
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Maryam Mojtahedzadeh
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مریم مجتهدزاده
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Mojtahedzadeh in 2010
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| Vice President of Iran for Women and Family Affairs |
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| In office 27 July 2013 – 8 October 2013 |
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| President | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Shahindokht Molaverdi |
| Head of Center for Women and Family Affairs | |
| In office 14 November 2009 – 27 July 2013 |
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| President | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad |
| Preceded by | Zohreh Tabibzadeh-Nouri |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
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Maryam Mojtahedzadeh Larijani
c. 1957 (age 67–68) Sari, Iran |
| Spouse | Seyed Mohsen Mousavi |
| Children | 1 |
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| Profession | Nurse |
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| Allegiance |  Iran |
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| Years of service | 1979–1981 2013–present |
| Unit | Nurse Corps |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
Maryam Mojtahedzadeh (Persian: مریم مجتهدزاده) is an Iranian nurse and educator. She is also a politician who has held important roles in the Iranian government. She served as a Vice President of Iran and worked to support women and families.
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Who is Maryam Mojtahedzadeh?
Maryam Mojtahedzadeh was born around 1957 in Sari, Iran. She is known for her work as a nurse and her career in public service. She has held significant positions in the Iranian government.
Early Life and Education
Maryam Mojtahedzadeh Larijani studied at Tarbiat Modares University. She also attended the University of Georgia for a time. Her background as a nurse has been a big part of her career.
A Career in Public Service
Maryam Mojtahedzadeh has dedicated many years to public service. She has worked in different government roles. Her work often focused on helping people and improving society.
Vice President of Iran
From July to October 2013, Maryam Mojtahedzadeh served as a Vice President of Iran. She worked under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. This was a very important role in the government.
Supporting Women and Families
Before becoming Vice President, she was the head of the Center for Women and Family Affairs. She held this position from 2009 to 2013. In this role, she worked on policies and programs to support women and families in Iran.
Role in the Military
Maryam Mojtahedzadeh also has a background with the armed forces. She served as a nurse in the Nurse Corps. She was involved during the Iran–Iraq War (1980-1988). This conflict is sometimes called the "Sacred Defence" in Iran. Today, she leads an organization that focuses on the role of women in this historical event.
