The Department of State Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor awarded a $1,298,000 project grant to Heartland Alliance International, LLC through the International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor federal grant program (CFDA 19.345). The grant will support efforts to empower women's organizations and activists in Iran to more effectively organize and advocate for legislation, policies, and services that improve rights and protections for women in the workforce, particularly minority women. The grant period is from September 21, 2022 through September 30, 2024. The International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor program aims to address human rights abuses globally and support civil society in countries where fundamental freedoms are threatened. This award will allow Heartland Alliance International to deliver services aligned with those goals over the coming two years in Iran.