Career
Like other pioneers of education for women almost everywhere in the world, Forough Āzarakhsh"i had to deal with the hostility of the traditionalists of the society of her time. Upon establishing "Forough"s School", some religious extremists threatened to set fire to this school, which was held at her private home. The problem was ultimately resolved as a result of Forough"s discussions with the religious leaders of Mashhad who at first had considered presence of girls in a school environment as being against religious teachings.
Having convinced the citizens that studying would not be deleterious to women, the School for Women (مدرسه بانوان) in Mashhad was formally inaugurated.
She was also the honorary president of the Red Lion and Sun Society of Iran (جمعیت شیرو خورشید سرخ ایران) in Mashhad.
