Iraq

Irak: Arrêtons le génocide des femmes en Irak

"Arrêtons le génocide des femmes en Irak! Dénonçons les assassinats de femmes à Bassoraet à Al-amara!"

Iraq: Islamic extremists target women in Basra

One hundred and thirty-three women were killed last year in Basra, Iraq’s second largest city, either by religious vigilantes or as a result of so-called “honour” killings, a report said on 31 December, 2007.

Iraq: The Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq condemns violence

The Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq (OWFI) condemns the killings of women in Basra and Umara and calls for women's protection services.

Iraq: Iraqis resort to selling children

Unicef says an estimated two million children in Iraq continue to face threats, including poor nutrition, disease and interrupted education.

Iraq: Iraqi Women Network Conference

"Commemorating pioneer women and present challenges for the Iraqi women march"

نساء في مهب الريح (10) الدستور العراقي ---أم المهازل

Iraq: Militants in Basra targeting women

The chief of police in the southern Iraqi city of Basra has warned of a campaign of violence against women carried out by religious extremists.

Iraq: The 1959 Personal Status Law

Download an unofficial English translation of the Iraq Personal Status Law of 1959.

Iraq: Debates over the Constitution's treatment of women

"Supporters say Article 41 will keep the state out of civil affairs. Critics say it will usher in Sharia."

Iraq: Updated version of "The status of women in Iraq: an assessment of Iraq’s de jure and de facto compliance with international legal standards"

The Assessment covers: political participation, civil society and women in decision making; violence against women and the right to personal security; labor & economic rights; family & marriage; nationality; health; education. [updated Dec. 2006]

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