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    Iran’s Minister of Education, Alireza Kazemi, and Serbia’s counterpart, Slavica Dukic Dejanovic, have agreed to enhance educational cooperation during the International School Sport Federation event in Zlatibor, Serbia. Key discussions included the expansion of scientific collaboration, scholarship opportunities for Iranian students, and teacher training initiatives. Kazemi emphasized the benefits of knowledge exchange and improving educational infrastructure in Serbia. Recent diplomatic engagements between Iranian Ambassador Rashid Hassanpour and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic further solidified this commitment to bilateral relations. The collaboration aims to foster growth in education and strengthen ties between the two nations.

  • Iran’s FM Promises Dignified, Gradual Return for Afghan Refugees

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  • Trailblazing Iranian Woman Takes the Helm as RPC Chairman for the Eastern Mediterranean

    Farah Babaei has been appointed as the new Chair of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Professional Committee (RPC) by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), underscoring her 35 years of midwifery experience. The RPC plays a crucial role in enhancing midwifery practices across the region, addressing unique challenges faced by midwives. Babaei’s leadership coincides with significant advancements for Iranian women in various professional sectors since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, leading to increased female enrollment in education and representation in government roles. Women in Iran are now making notable contributions in science and technology, with a growing presence in leadership positions and academic research.

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    During a meeting in Tehran, Marco Fernandes, the Brazilian representative at the BRICS Civil Council, advocated for utilizing the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s (IRCS) expertise to enhance humanitarian efforts among BRICS nations. He met with IRCS head Pirhossein Kolivand, who highlighted the organization’s vast volunteer base and plans to expand it significantly. Kolivand also emphasized training initiatives for social work teams and knowledge sharing among BRICS states to improve disaster management capabilities. At the fourth Eurasian Women’s Forum, IRCS director Razieh Alishvandi discussed empowering women through training programs, aligning with BRICS’s humanitarian goals and fostering international collaboration.