Removal of Iran from UN women's group angers Iran, China and Russia

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US envoy to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks during a UN session on the removal of the Iran from membership in the Commission on the Status of Women. Source: Getty / Getty Images

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The UN Economic and Social Council has ousted Iran from a United Nations women's council for policies contrary to the rights of women and girls.

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