Description: (Vice President of Iran for Women and Family Affairs from 2017 to 2021)
Masoumeh Ebtekar is an influential figure in Iranian politics, known for her reformist views. She has held various key positions in the Iranian government, such as Vice President for Women and Family Affairs and head of the Department of Environment. Notably, she was the first female cabinet member in Iran since 1979. Ebtekar is also a respected full professor at Tarbiat Modares University. Her career highlights include serving as the spokesperson for students during the 1979 revolution, leading the Environment Protection Organization of Iran, and holding a position as a city councilwoman in Tehran.