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Masoumeh Abad

b. 1962

Iranian politician

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Born 1962. Masoumeh Abad is an Iranian novelist, politician and diplomat.

Masoumeh Abad (; born 5 September 1962) is an Iranian author, university professor, and conservative politician. She was a member of the fourth Islamic City Council of Tehran and its Director of Health Division. Abad is also the author of the book I'm Alive. She was the Iranian Ambassador to Finland from 2023 to 2024.

Captivity During the Iran–Iraq War, Abad initially played a significant role in the construction and management of hospitals and other medical clinics for the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS). Thirty-three days after the start of the war, however, when she was 17 years, old Abad, Fatemeh Nahidi, Maryam Bahrami and Halimeh Azmoudeh were captured by the Iraqi military forces on Mahshahr to Abadan's highway (15 October 1980). They were on Red Crescent mission. At first, Abad and her companions were sent to Tanoumeh border camp and then they were sent to Estekhbarat (secret agency of Saddam) and Al-Rashid prisons. Again after sometime, Abad and her companions were moved to Mosul and Al-Anbar camps. Three years and six months later, on 21 April 1983, Abad was released.

I'm Alive is a memoir by Abad detailing her experiences during the Iran–Iraq War. The book is Abad's captivity memoir in prison. This book received an award in the 16th Ketab-e-Sale-Defa-Moghadas of the year award in Iran. This book discusses some of the roles of Iranian women who participated in the war.

Education Abad holds a BSc degree in midwifery from Iran University of Medical Sciences in 1989,

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Education
Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University
Positions held
Ambassador of Iran to Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Masoumeh Abad?

Iranian politician

When was Masoumeh Abad born?

Masoumeh Abad was born on 5 September 1962 in Abadan.

What is Masoumeh Abad's occupation?

Masoumeh Abad is a novelist, politician and diplomat.

What nationality is Masoumeh Abad?

Masoumeh Abad is Iranian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Masoumeh Abad

· Wikidata: Q16047644

· DBpedia: Masoumeh Abad

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