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,…
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.
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…
My country is heading towards increased instability. Corruption, political rivalries and nepotism are increasing and the Iraqi government lacks the most basic elements of a democracy.