Its stated goal is introducing "genuine Islamic culture", supporting "the rights of the oppressed", and facing "out superpowers' imperial culture, racism and zionism," along with enhancing women's "scientific, intellectual and cultural capabilities", women's rights, "increased women's participation".Official website Accessed August 27, 2009 It has been described as "promoting" the Islamic Republic "through sponsoring candidates for the Majlis and participated in international conferences".Women in Iran: Gender politics in the Islamic republic By Hammed Shahidian Accessed August 23, 2009 The society is also known as the Women's Association of the Islamic Republic and the Society of the Women of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
