Iraqi First Lady: Women can hold high-level posts
Iraq 05:12 PM - 2022-12-05The Iraqi First Lady with Kurdish lawmakers at Al-Salam Palace in Baghdad
Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmad, the first lady of Iraq, emphasizes the significance of women in politics and government, saying that they can assume positions of authority and overcome barriers.
The Iraqi First Lady held separate meetings at Al-Salam Palace in Baghdad on Monday, December 5th, with female lawmakers from Kurdish political parties and Taif Sami, the country's finance minister.
"The role and influence of women are important in all spheres of power and decision-making, and it is a pleasure to have a large number of women MPs in Kurdistani factions," Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmad said during her meeting with Kurdish female MPs, which was attended by Rabiha Hamad, a member of the Leadership Council of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. She also urged them to have a unified position on the national issues and the demands of Kurds and Kurdish women.
Iraqi women have demonstrated their ability to hold the highest officesThe same day, the first lady met with Taif Sami, the finance minister of Iraq, to express her support for the appointment of a woman to the position.
Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmad urged the female finance minister to prioritize village rehabilitation, women's centers, and schools when allocating the Iraqi budget for 2023.
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