Princess Ashraf of Iran
Iranian royal and diplomat
Born
Died
2016
10 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Iran
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Born in Iran in 1919, a prominent member of the Pahlavi royal family. Actively engaged in various diplomatic and philanthropic efforts, focused on women's rights and education. Served as an ambassador and representative for Iran in multiple international organizations. Involved in political discussions and issues impacting Iran throughout the 20th century. Resided in several countries after the Iranian Revolution, continuing to advocate for Iranian issues on international platforms.
Served as the first female member of the Iranian government
Worked with the United Nations on women's issues
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