Braving intimidation, hundreds of Iraqi women run for parliament

2021-09-16

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A powerful mix of insecurity and traditional prejudice against more liberal female politicians put Awatef Rasheed off running for parliament when she returned to Iraq in 2014 after years abroad. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2021/09/16/braving-intimidation-hundreds-of-iraqi-women-run-for-parliament

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