Unfortunately, the role of rural women is not appreciated and their hidden role is ignored in the society, ISNA quoted Molaverdi as saying on Friday.

“This is an injustice toward rural women,” she stressed.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of cultural festival of rural girls which was held in Zibakenar rural area, Gilan province, Molaverdi put the emphasis on the role and position of rural girls in different fields.

Women’s investments can be utilized for implementing resistance economy, Molaverdi said, adding that encouraging women for teamwork is essential for the society.

Without women’s contribution, implementing general goals of the resistance economy will not be possible, the vice-president noted.

Women make up 12 million out of the 32 million rural population of Iran, Molaverdi said, adding that women in the province of Gilan play a key role in agriculture and handicraft industries. 

NM/MG