Iran’s Rouhani Shelves Civil Service Exam Over Female Discrimination
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has postponed the annual civil service entry exam because of concerns it discriminates against women.
Mr Rouhani ordered a review of all 3,000 jobs on offer, and a rethink if they were found to be biased to men.
Some departments, such as the Judiciary Organisation of Military Forces, which is controlled by hardliners, are open almost exclusively to men.
Mr Rouhani has a track record of speaking out on women’s rights.
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