Iraqi Women Leaders Demonstrate Courage, Perseverance
About the Author: Lida Noory is a program analyst for the Iraqi Women's Democracy Initiative in the Office of Global Women's Issues.
Recently, the world watched as Iraq held national elections, and now it eagerly awaits the formation of a government. Female political leaders in Iraq persevere, often at the risk of their lives, in ensuring they have an active role in decision-making at the national and provincial levels. For two weeks, I had the extraordinary opportunity to closely interact with 15 of these remarkable people.
Through the Office of Global Women's Issues, a delegation… more »
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