"Tribute to the women of Iran"
For the first time, Iranian women took to the streets en masse on 
March 8, 1979, when the first constraints of an archaic Islamic 
republic invaded Iran and threatened the very status of women 
and their freedoms. 
A few days before its 44th anniversary, this movement has not 
weakened and in the dark hours that our country is going 
through, I wanted to join the worldwide tribute that is paid to 
them. Their courage and their determination, force respect and 
admiration. 
I will conclude by telling you how proud I am of you and the pride 
you inspire in the Iranian people, even beyond their borders. 
From now on, the Iranian woman will be sealed to the destiny of 
our great country. 
Yours faithfully. 
Hamid Reza SHEIKH