Iran’s Father of Atomic Science Visits TPM
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On Tuesday 28 April 2015, Professor Akbar Etemad, the former Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), visited the Tehran Peace Museum (TPM) to familiarize himself with the chemical weapons used against Iran during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). Professor Etemad – known as Iran’s father of atomic science – was also introduced to a number of war victims and chemical weapons survivors who are actively involved in peace initiatives at the museum.
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The Real Treasure of the Tehran Peace Museum
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“The real treasure lies in the testimonies of the survivors who still have wisdom – and learning – and experience – to impart.”
Wednesday April 29th is the United Nations designated Day of Remembrance for Chemical Weapons Victims, which was observed today at the Tehran Peace Museum (TPM). The ceremony, which was organized entirely by the museum’s young cohort of volunteers, included a number of distinguished guests, chemical weapons survivors and their families, staff and friends of the museum.
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Tehran Peace Museum Delegates Participate in Ieper Centenary
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From the 22nd to 24th April, 2015, a number of delegates from the Tehran Peace Museum (TPM) travelled to Ieper in Belgium to participate in the centenary of the first gas attacks there during World War I. The TPM representatives took part in the three-day conference hosted by the city of Ieper called: “A Century of Weapons of Mass Destruction: Enough!”
War Veterans: Strong Women
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At a recent event to honour Women's Day in Iran, the TPM hosted a special ceremony at the Hozeh Honari to recognize the strong women who support the survivors of chemical weapons from the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). The ceremony also commemorated a number of veterans who have recently passed away.
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“Bag of Rice” Director Visits Tehran Peace Museum
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Mohammad-Ali Talebi - better known for his famous films made specifically for children – made a special visit to the Tehran Peace Museum on 21 April 2015 to find out more about the Chemical Weapons Survivors of the Iran-Iraq War.
The director of "Bag of Rice", "The Boots", and “The City of Mice" spent two hours at the museum and was overwhelmed by the number of chemical weapons survivors present who volunteer as guides. Mr. Talebi listened to the courageous stories of the survivors as they shared their war experiences and how their lives have been shaped by the consequences of chemical weapons.
To see the photos of this visit please click here.