NEW PARLIAMENTARIANS: More Iraqi women in government than ever

There are more female MPs in Iraq's parliament than ever. They could form a special women's parliamentary bloc. This would work to change everyday life for women in Iraq by passing a new set of laws. Ninety-seven women became members of Iraq's Parliament after the last elections. About half of the female politicians won their…

A GREATER SHARE: All about female representation in Iraqi politics

Since 2003, Iraq's democratically elected governments have not been particularly successful when it comes to gender equality. The number of female ministers in previous governments regularly declined – even though there was a 25% quota set for female MPs. Will Iraq's 2022 government grant women a greater share of positions in the next cabinet?

Article 57: Will the law on child custody change in Iraq after divorce?

More domestic violence against women and children in Iraq