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First Women’s Political Party Launched in Iraq

First Women’s Political Party Launched in Iraq

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Title: First Women’s Political Party Launched in Iraq

  • Event: Launch of Iraq’s first women’s political party – al-Mawadda Women’s Party ahead of November parliamentary elections.
  • Founder & Secretary-General: Jihan al-Taei.
  • Objective: Unite women across Iraq, increase political participation, address historical marginalization in decision-making.
  • Membership Rule: At least one-third of members must be male as per Iraqi law.
  • Membership Strength: Over 7,000 members across Iraq and Kurdistan Region.
  • Party Name Meaning: Al-Mawaddah — Arabic term from Qur’an symbolizing compassion, love, and respect.
  • Campaign Initiatives: Awareness workshops, online portal for media engagement and membership.
  • Significance: First institutionalized platform for women’s political participation in Iraq; milestone in Middle Eastern women’s empowerment and political representation.

    Updated - July 31, 2025 2:52 pm | https://www.cfr.org/
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