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Maryam Mojtahedzadeh
مریم مجتهدزاده
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Mojtahedzadeh in 2010
Vice President of Iran
for Women and Family Affairs
In office
27 July 2013 – 8 October 2013
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
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Preceded by Zohreh Tabibzadeh-Nouri
Succeeded by Office abolished
Personal details
Born
Maryam Mojtahedzadeh Larijani

c. 1957 (age 67–68)
Sari, Iran
Spouse Seyed Mohsen Mousavi
Children 1
Alma mater
Profession Nurse
Military service
Allegiance  Iran
Branch/service
  • Revolutionary Guards
  • General Staff
Years of service 1979–1981
2013–present
Unit Nurse Corps
Battles/wars Iran–Iraq War

Maryam Mojtahedzadeh (مریم مجتهدزاده) is an important figure in Iran. She is a nurse, an educator, and a conservative politician. She once served as the Vice President of Iran.

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 politics. She has held several important roles in the Iranian government.

Early Life and Education

Maryam Mojtahedzadeh studied at two universities. She attended Tarbiat Modares University. She also started studying at the University of Georgia but later left. Her background as a nurse shows her dedication to helping others.

A Career in Public Service

Maryam Mojtahedzadeh has spent many years working for the public. She has focused on issues important to women and families. Her work aimed to improve their lives in Iran.

Helping Women and Families

From 2009 to 2013, Maryam Mojtahedzadeh led the Center for Women and Family Affairs. This center works to support women and families in Iran. She helped create programs and policies for them.

Serving as Vice President

In 2013, she became the Vice President of Iran. She served under President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Her specific role was for Women and Family Affairs. This made her a very influential person in the government. She held this position for a short time, until October 2013.

Her Role in the Military

Maryam Mojtahedzadeh also has a background in the military. She was part of the Revolutionary Guards. She served as a nurse during the Iran–Iraq War. This shows her commitment to her country during a difficult time. She continues to be involved with military organizations.

What She Does Now

Currently, Maryam Mojtahedzadeh leads an organization. It is called the Organization for Preserving Values and Publications of Women's Participation in Sacred Defence. This group is part of the General Staff of Armed Forces. It focuses on recognizing and sharing stories of women's roles in defense.

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