Rights for Iraqi Women

As the new constitution in Iraq is being drafted several NGO’s working in the Middle East are urging the drafters to incorporate women’s rights.
Reuters reports…
Some 20 NGOs, from Jordan, the occupied Palestinian territories and Iraq, raised their concerns at an international conference in the Jordanian capital, Amman, this week.
The event was organised by Spain’s Movement For Peace, Disarmament and Liberty (MPDL).
“It is vital that policy-makers in Iraq listen to and act upon the needs of women, and ensure that women’s rights are protected,” head of mission of MPDL-Iraq, Audrey Palama, said on Thursday.
MPDL is working with women in the Middle East to create a space for face-to-face dialogue on gender issues.
“Iraq is at a crucial point in its history and women are playing a key role as members of civil society organisations: holding dialogue with diverse groups and articulating the needs of women in the country,” she said.