About Us
A women-led civic association bringing together Iranian women around participation, leadership, heritage, public service, and responsibility to Iran’s future.
The Nationalist Women’s Association of Iran is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan socio-political society established to strengthen the meaningful participation of women in political, social, cultural, educational, memorial, humanitarian, civic, and public life.
Who We Are
Identity.
Participation.
Responsibility.
Iranian women are not observers of Iran’s story. They are participants in shaping it.
The Association recognizes the historic and continuing role of Iranian women in preserving national identity, protecting Iran’s cultural and civilizational heritage, safeguarding independence and territorial integrity, and contributing to a free, prosperous, democratic, and law-governed future.
Our work creates space for civic participation, education, research, cultural initiatives, public awareness, historical preservation, remembrance, humanitarian activity, and community engagement.
Women in Public Life
Strengthening women’s meaningful participation and leadership in civic, cultural, educational, professional, historical, charitable, and community affairs.
Heritage & Memory
Preserving Iran’s national identity, history, language, culture, civilization, symbols, and heritage while supporting historical and memorial initiatives.
Beyond Borders
Strengthening cooperation among Iranian women and supporters throughout Alberta, across Canada, and internationally.
Constitutional Foundation
Four Fundamental Principles
Four principles form the constitutional foundation of the Association.
Territorial Integrity, Independence & National Identity
The preservation of Iran’s territorial integrity, national sovereignty, independence, unity, and historical identity.
Liberty, Human Dignity & Equality Before the Law
Fundamental rights and freedoms, equal opportunity, equality before the law, and equal participation of women in public life.
Secular Democracy & Rule of Law
Constitutional government, rule of law, separation of religion and State, judicial independence, free elections, and protection of fundamental rights.
National Self-Determination
Recognition of the right of the people of Iran to determine their political future through free, fair, transparent, and democratic elections.
Leadership
Meet Our Team
Meet the women and members helping guide the Association’s work, administration, programs, and organizational development.
Ghazaleh (Gina) Khanlarbig
Ghazaleh is the Founder and President of the Nationalist Women’s Association of Iran and has been active in political, social, and cultural initiatives for many years.
She founded the Association out of a firm belief that every Iranian has a responsibility to their homeland, its history and culture, and future generations.
For her, love for Iran means preserving its national identity and working toward freedom, equality, and a future worthy of its people.
Through the Association, she seeks to turn that commitment into action while honouring the memory of those who gave their lives for freedom.
Founder and President of the Association, Ghazaleh has longstanding experience in political, social, and cultural initiatives.
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Ghazaleh is the Founder and President of the Nationalist Women’s Association of Iran and has been active in political, social, and cultural initiatives for many years.
She founded the Association out of a firm belief that every Iranian has a responsibility to their homeland, its history and culture, and future generations.
For her, love for Iran means preserving its national identity and working toward freedom, equality, and a future worthy of its people.
Through the Association, she seeks to turn that commitment into action while honouring the memory of those who gave their lives for freedom.
Hoda Hashemi
Hoda is the Vice President of the Nationalist Women’s Association of Iran.
She plays an active role in advancing the Association’s initiatives, guided by a commitment to national unity, freedom, independence, territorial integrity, and equal citizenship.
She believes Iranian women must have a meaningful role in shaping the country’s future.
Her work reflects her dedication to preserving Iran’s national identity and cultural heritage while contributing to a free, united, and democratic future.
Hoda serves as Vice President and helps advance the Association’s initiatives and organizational work.
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Hoda is the Vice President of the Nationalist Women’s Association of Iran.
She plays an active role in advancing the Association’s initiatives, guided by a commitment to national unity, freedom, independence, territorial integrity, and equal citizenship.
She believes Iranian women must have a meaningful role in shaping the country’s future.
Her work reflects her dedication to preserving Iran’s national identity and cultural heritage while contributing to a free, united, and democratic future.
Nazila Habibzadeh
Nazila is an architect, interior designer, and painter born in Tehran. She serves as Secretary General of the Nationalist Women’s Association of Iran.
Since before her immigration, Nazila has actively opposed the Islamic Republic’s oppression, particularly its discrimination against women and suppression of their rights.
She believes that ending this era requires unity and the active participation of all Iranians, especially Iran’s courageous, freedom-loving women.
Guided by her commitment to equality, independence, freedom, and Iran’s territorial integrity, she works toward a free and prosperous future for her homeland.
Nazila is an architect, interior designer, and painter who serves as Secretary General of the Association.
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Nazila is an architect, interior designer, and painter born in Tehran. She serves as Secretary General of the Nationalist Women’s Association of Iran.
Since before her immigration, Nazila has actively opposed the Islamic Republic’s oppression, particularly its discrimination against women and suppression of their rights.
She believes that ending this era requires unity and the active participation of all Iranians, especially Iran’s courageous, freedom-loving women.
Guided by her commitment to equality, independence, freedom, and Iran’s territorial integrity, she works toward a free and prosperous future for her homeland.
Faezeh Rad
Faezeh is an educator and community advocate serving as Secretary of the Nationalist Women’s Association of Iran.
She joined the Association because witnessing her people’s suffering made her determined to contribute.
Her goal is to amplify Iranian voices internationally and help others discover Iran through its people, history, and cultural heritage.
Drawing on her experience in education, she hopes to create opportunities for dialogue and understanding across communities.
For Faezeh, this work is a way to turn her love for Iran into service, strengthening her people’s presence and ensuring their stories are heard.
Faezeh is an educator and community advocate serving as Secretary of the Association.
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Faezeh is an educator and community advocate serving as Secretary of the Nationalist Women’s Association of Iran.
She joined the Association because witnessing her people’s suffering made her determined to contribute.
Her goal is to amplify Iranian voices internationally and help others discover Iran through its people, history, and cultural heritage.
Drawing on her experience in education, she hopes to create opportunities for dialogue and understanding across communities.
For Faezeh, this work is a way to turn her love for Iran into service, strengthening her people’s presence and ensuring their stories are heard.
Armin Zarringhalam
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Our Structure
Women-Led. Independent. Accountable.
The Association’s governance framework is built around member participation, a General Assembly, a Board of Directors, defined executive offices, financial oversight, organizational independence, and accountability.
The Future, Our Responsibility.