October 21, 2025
Mine Action: Advancing Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Iraq
Working in the mine action sector showed me that traditional constraints are created to be broken!” says Dina Khuder.
Iraq
September 25, 2025
73 women to contest parliamentary seats in Kirkuk
Seventy-three women are among 252 candidates registered to run for parliament in Kirkuk province, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) declared on Wednesday.
August 8, 2025
First Women’s Political Party Launched in Iraq
Thousands Join to Boost Women’s Participation in Politics
May 13, 2025
Rebuilding dreams: how a restored campus became the catalyst for women's education in Anbar
August 27, 2024
Iraqi women's political influence: two decades of limited impact
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.
As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?
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September 11, 2023
As Iraq backslides on gender equality, where are its women MPs?
In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.
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In early August, the Iraqi Communications and Media Commission issued a directive banning the use of the term “gender” in all public communications.
November 3, 2022
UNDP, UN Women support women’s political participation in Iraq
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
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Ala Talabani
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October 20, 2022
Ala Talabani
Member of Parliament, Iraq
Member of Parliament, Iraq
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Member of Parliament, Iraq
November 1, 2021
Will quota seats in Iraqi politics advance women's rights?
In-depth: More than 95 female candidates were elected in Iraq's election according to preliminary results, exceeding the 83-seat quota. But some say political parties are manipulating the system for electoral gain, rather than to empower women.