On Tuesday, March 19, 2025, the Department of Policies and Legislation at the Women’s Studies Center held a scientific workshop titled “Political Parties and Their Role in Supporting Women’s Political Participation.”
The workshop featured lectures by Dr. Abdul Khaliq Jawad Abdul Hussein, a professor at the College of Law at Al-Iraqia University, and Assistant Lecturer Bara Majid Abdul Hamid.
The workshop discussed a scientific study comprising three main sections. The first section examined the concept of women’s political participation, while the second addressed the relationship between women and democratic political parties. The third section focused on the impact of political parties in enhancing women’s participation in political life.
The study emphasized the vital role of political parties in empowering Iraqi women by supporting and preparing female cadres politically and encouraging them to engage in electoral processes. This, in turn, enables them to participate in decision-making and governance.
The workshop concluded with a set of recommendations, including:
1.Strengthening confidence in Iraqi women’s competence in administration and leadership.
2.Providing training programs to support female cadres in political work.
3.Encouraging women to actively participate in elections and in selecting their representatives.
This event aligns with the Third National Action Plan for Women, Peace, and Security (2025), particularly Pillar: Participation and Institutional Work, Clause 2, which highlights the importance of promoting women’s involvement in political affairs.
