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 are the implications of the low literacy rates among Iraqi women?

In what ways are women encouraged to participate in the electoral process in Iraq?