Political participation of Iraqi women

24-07-2025

Iraqi Women's Political Participation
The Department of Political Studies, in cooperation with the Women's Affairs Department at Bayt al-Hikma, held a scientific symposium entitled "Iraqi Women's Political Participation" on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Al-Khwarizmi Hall at Bayt al-Hikma. The symposium was attended by the Head of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Qahtan Nima al-Khafaji.
The session was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Abdul Karim al-Shaikhli, from the Al-Alamein Institute for Graduate Studies, Najaf, and rapporteued  by Ms. Yasmine Abdul Razzaq, Head of the Women's Affairs Department, Bayt al-Hikma.
The symposium highlighted several aspects of women's political participation in Iraq ,since  no comprehensive development and social building can be achieved unless women play their role in decision-making and actively participate in government institutions at various levels.
A number of  researchers specializing in political and media affairs participated in the symposium. 
 Professor Bushra Hussein Al-Zuwaini, Head of the Women's Affairs Division at the Iraqi  University, participated with a research paper titled "Iraqi Women and Their Political Participation in the Three Authorities after 2003." She reviewed women's contributions to parliamentary legislation and the executive authority  as well as the political participation of Iraqi women in the presidency and council of  ministesr after 2003.
Dr. Sabah Abdul Rasuol Al-Tamimi, Head of the Iraqi Council of Businesswomen, participated with her research paper titled "Women in Decision-Making Positions: A Necessity, Not an Option." She explained the current reality of women's political participation, highlighting the numbers and expected results over the next two years. She also presented proposals for developing women's participation in Iraq, including activating the law to support women's political participation and enacting a law to protect women in politics. Experience has shown that women's presence in decision-making positions contributes to the production of more balanced and humane policies.
 Dr. Nibras Al-Maamouri, a political advisor to the Iraqi Council of Representatives, presented an analysis and review of a survey conducted by the Women Journalists Forum on Voters, covering the nomination and victory of women in elections. The survey included a sample of (610) males and females, distributed across four governorates. The survey demonstrated response rates between Baghdad and the governorates regarding the issue of election candidacy, campaign management, and promotional methods.
Assistant Professor Dr. Bushra Salman Hussein, from Al-Rafidain University College, participated with a research paper titled "Criminal Protection for Women's Political Participation." She explained the importance of women's political participation in achieving integrated human development in their social roles, and the legal basis for women's political participation in terms of international and local legislative frameworks and foundations.
Finally, researcher Lina Imad Al-Mousawi, from the Center for Strategic and International Studies at the University of Baghdad, participated with a research paper titled "The New Feminist Generation and Decision-Making in Iraq," which addressed the contemporary problems facing women in the political world and the impact of social media platforms and technology on women's political participation.
 At the end of the event ,  the Head of the Board of Trustees of House of Wisdom, Dr. Qahtan Nima Al-Khafaji, presented certificates of appreciation to the researchers who participated in the symposium. The symposium witnessed an interactive dialogue between the participating researchers and specialized academic professors, who enriched the symposium with their contributions and comments.

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