First Women’s Party founded in Iraq

The Al-Mawadda Women’s Party aims to bring together women from different sects and social backgrounds across Iraq, with the goal of empowering women in politics and increasing their participation in political life.

The party, the first founded exclusively by women in Iraq, held its first conference recently. The founders of the Al-Mawadda Women’s Party said that the party was formed as a platform to promote women’s involvement in politics and political activities, all in pursuit of a better Iraq.