The event aims at introducing, encouraging and supporting women who have achieved notable progress in scientific fields, Mehr news agency reported.

It also lays the ground for participants to become acquainted with women’s share in scientific products and improvement of science in the country.

The award is to be granted to women who are active in improvement of science and those who make efforts to promote social values in direction with sustainable development goals, the report added.

The women and family affairs department of the ministry of science, in cooperation with some other national and international organizations will hold the ceremony.

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