The Battle for Women's Rights - Iraq

April 2005 It's perhaps women who have the most to lose from the new Shia government in Iraq. But as Salam Pax, Baghdad Blogger, learns that's only made some more determined to fight for an equal role in society. "The Islamists have a very dark vision for Iraqi women to be afghan-ized," fears women's rights activist Yanar Mohammed. "If we don't act against it now, it's going to become a reality we have to deal with for decades." Although women make up 60% of the population in Iraq, they ...
Author: journeymanpictures; Tags: Womens Rights Iraq Salam Pax Islam War US Terror women's activist Yanar Mohammed


















