TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a twitter message issued on Thursday honored women for their role to lead the global campaign against violence.

Following is his message:

“My wife and I had the honor of participating in the International Event on Women, Sustainable Peace and security, organized by our VP for women and Family Affairs.

Women are most qualified to lead the global campaign against violence and extremism.

Happy Women’s Day to all.”

In Iran the Women’s Day is marked on the occasion of birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (S) on March 9, 2018.

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It is a focal point in the movement for women's rights.

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