Legal rights, real obstacles; Status of women in Iran's economy.
In Iran, having legal work rights for women does not always mean the possibility of using these rights. The case of a woman in Razavi Khorasan, who had to complain to the National Insurance to get maternity leave, shows part of this reality. In a country where, according to official statistics, less than 14% of women participate in the labor market, the barriers to employment are not limited only to finding a job. Lack of job security, family responsibilities and the difficulty of accessing social support made women's economic independence more limited. Meanwhile, the performance of the institutions responsible for manpower support has also become part of the problem.
Zamane Radio.