Iraq’s Council of Representatives published a list of 81 candidates for the country’s presidency on Monday after nominations closed, including four women, as Kurdish parties put forward nominees for the largely ceremonial post.
Working in the mine action sector showed me that traditional constraints are created to be broken!” says Dina Khuder.
Seventy-three women are among 252 candidates registered to run for parliament in Kirkuk province, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) declared on Wednesday.
Thousands Join to Boost Women’s Participation in Politics
Despite a consistent presence in Iraq's political arena for nearly two decades, Iraqi women have yet to achieve substantial influence in shaping the nation's laws and policies, analysts say.
In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.
In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (UN Women) in Iraq signed on Monday a one million USD partnership agreement in Baghdad to support women’s political particip
