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Iranian woman skydives to promote gender equality
24-1-2018
Iranian woman Bahara Sassani, 35 years, chose parachuting to prove that women are as capable as men of undertaking any activity they choose to do. Sassani said she has been skydiving since March 2016, but already has accomplished more than 220 jumps. In an interview with France Presse, the young Iranian enthusiast said: “I encourage all women to try this experience as it gives the feeling that women can achieve whatever they long for,” adding, “they should not be excluded from anything.” Sassani also refused to be described as a feminist activist, saying her main motto is, ‘there is no difference between men and women’, and ‘women can realize anything they set their minds on’. Sassani concluded by saying that the participation of women in sports that were exclusively for men would help in the advancement of society. Sassani is also active abroad, where she has jumped in Russia, Kenya, Thailand and the UAE. (An Nahar, January 24, 2018)
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