VOICED : Female candidates fight for rights in Iraq campaign

The video discusses Iraq's first national elections since the US withdrawal in 2011, highlighting the efforts of female lawmakers to prioritize women's rights. It provides historical context on women's rights in Iraq, noting setbacks during Saddam Hussein's regime and ongoing challenges. The video features a women's rights activist campaigning for Parliament, emphasizing the importance of women's political participation. Despite constitutional requirements for female lawmakers, mobilizing women voters remains difficult. The video underscores the need for empowering women to vote and restore gender parity in Iraq.

What significant event is taking place in Iraq for the first time since 2011?

• A peace treaty signing

• The withdrawal of U.S. forces

• National elections

• A new education reform

What was Iraq known for regarding women's rights before the 1990s?

• Being one of the most progressive countries in the Middle East for women

• Offering free education to all women

• Having the first female president in the Middle East

• Having the highest female employment rate

What is a major issue affecting Iraqi women's financial independence?

• Limited access to healthcare

• High literacy rates

• Excessive taxation

• Lack of employment opportunities

What is a key focus of Ruqayyah's campaign for Parliament?

• Reducing taxes for women

• Building more schools

• Increasing women's participation in politics

• Improving healthcare facilities

What challenge does Ruqayyah face in her campaign to mobilize women voters?

• A male-dominated society

• Lack of funding

• Opposition from other female candidates

• Limited media coverage