The Iranian American Women Foundation (IAWF) is an

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national

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membership organization. Members of all faiths, including Muslims, Jews, Christians and those of the Bahá'í faith, are involved in the organization.

History

In 2010, Mariam Khosravani sought to form an organization to highlight the accomplishments of

women.

Activities

Iranian American Women's Leadership Conference

Since its inception, the Iranian American Women Foundation has hosted their annual Women's Leadership Conference in various cities across the United States. *9th Annual 2015 Women's Leadership Conference :Date: October 18, 2015 :Location:

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, New York *8th Annual 2015 Women's Leadership Conference :Date: May 3, 2015 :Location:

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, California *7th Annual 2014 Women's Leadership Conference :Date: November 2, 2014 :Location:

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, California *2013 Women's Leadership Conference :Date: October 27, 2013 :Location:

, New York *2013 Women's Leadership Conference :Date: September 8, 2013 :Location:

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, California *2012 Women's Leadership Conference :Date: September 23, 2012 :Location:

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*2012 Women's Leadership Conference :Date: June 23, 2012 :Location:

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References

{{reflist Iranian-American culture in California Iranian-American culture in New York (state) Iranian-American culture in Washington, D.C. Iranian-American organizations 2010 establishments in the United States Non-profit organizations based in California 501(c)(3) organizations Organizations based in Irvine, California