Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah on International Women’s Day: We have to support women and enhance their position in society, and empowerment in order to expand their participation in the political process and within state institutions…

On the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed, sent a telegraph of congratulations and blessings full of love and respect for Iraqi and Kurdish women (mother, wife, sister and daughter), who added to life continuity, Balance and another depth to the aesthetic and humanity value, His Sovereignty praised the role of Iraqi women and their standing with men in ordeal and difficult times, And she bore a lot in order to preserve the family. The Deputy Speaker of the Council also praised the role of the Kurdish woman, Which made great sacrifices and supported the Peshmerga in the days of struggle and armed struggle in the tops of the mountains of Kurdistan.

Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah pointed out the importance of supporting women and providing full social protection through laws and legislation, He added, “We must support women and enhance their position in society, and empower them to expand their participation in the political process and within state institutions,” , stressing the need to assign women to government positions and service ministries, especially as they have proven merit, efficiency and high ability in the fields of work.

Greetings to women wherever they are, and happy women’s day, wish them progress and prosperity….

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives
Tuesday 8 March 2022