Well, the deal with Iran seems to do it's job. After Iran's move to encourage tourism and to invite western investors, Rouhani now calls for women's rights.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27099151
Quote:In a speech marking Women's Day, Mr Rouhani criticised "those who consider women's presence society as a threat" and said Iran still had "a long way to go" to ensure gender equality.
Quote:"According to the Islamic rules, man is not the stronger sex and woman is not the weaker one," he said.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27099151