Following the Fourth World Conference, the National Committee was entrusted with the responsibility of drawing up a National Plan of Action for Iranian women in the future decade. The strong support of the President of the Republic for this project enabled the National Committee to meet with top level planning officials in government ministers with the objective of integrating the efforts of their offices for the preparation of the National Plan of Action. For this reason, a working plan has been devised whereby all representatives of government offices take part in relevant commissions established on the basis of various themes. The working plan has proposed a six month schedule for the preparation of the National Plan of Action for Women. Different government committees and organs have been involved in studying the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Efforts are underway for the establishment of a vast data bank and library on women's issues.
A unit has been set up to study and report on the Civil Code and women's rights the legislature and the program for poverty alleviation and the national 25-year development program. More than 38 publications on diverse subjects of concern to women have been published by the Bureau. Regular educational sessions, consultative workshops and national gatherings have been convened. An International Art Exhibition has also been held in Tehran. NGOs have had an active and effective presence in Iranian society.