Marital rape is a forced sexual act that takes place without the consent of the spouse. By using religious doctrine and social customs as a cover, men in my country get away with raping their wives and forcing their spouses to engage…
Not a day goes by without us hearing about women here in Iraq who are desperate to get rid of a fetus growing in their wombs, legally or illegally. Women resort to abortion for many different reasons, including a poor economic situation,…
Child marriage threatens the lives of young girls in Iraq and Yemen. The children dream of getting new coloring books and playing with their friends. They dream of completing their education and becoming community leaders. Instead these girls get imprisoned and shackled…
Episode 1: Journalist Alexandra Sandels reflects on the experiences of four women in the Arab region of taboos associated with women and freedom.
Suicide in Yemen and Iraq is linked to child marriage. Some girls tragically find suicide as a last resort to escape marriages they have been forced into.
In Iraq, women face many challenges in every step of their lives, as they are oftentimes seen as those responsible for the advancement and welfare of our society. In a male-dominated environment like Iraq, women have to work extra hard to prove…
I look at laws regulating the right of women to pass on their nationality to their children in Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon.
The state cannot deliver services to citizens unless all Iraqis – men, women and the youth – are involved on the political level to help build a future better Iraq where people can live in dignity, peace and prosperity and where the…
As a member of Collectiva Shamila, I felt that I embarked on a 10-month long journey with my new family. Through the Collectiva, I was introduced to a group of strong women and passionate and influential young people from across the Arab…
Corruption often comes as a result of economic, social and political crises in a country. It can appear when the state becomes embroiled in domestic civil wars, conflicts in foreign lands or when the country is plagued by sectarian and religious issues.