Iran-Many Iranian Women and Youth Feel Failed by Rouhani Ahead of Vote

Many Iranian women and young people are disillusioned about the upcoming elections, desperate for reform but losing hope in Hassan Rouhani and his promise of a freer society, Reuters reports.

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'I am not going to make the same mistake twice. I have decided not to vote,' said Setareh, a university graduate in the northern city of Rasht. 'I voted for Rouhani - was he able to improve my situation? No.

“Rouhani’s supporters hoped that his election victory would lead to social change in country where women have lesser rights than men in areas including inheritance, divorce and child custody and are subject to travel and dress restrictions, and strict Islamic law is enforced by a 'morality police'.”....