Doctor Ban and Iraq's judiciary: A crisis of confidence

The death of Dr. Ban Ziyad Tariq in Basra  has turned into a major public debate, raising doubts about the independence of Iraq’s judiciary. While the Supreme Judicial Council expressed regret over rumors surrounding the case, many Iraqis believe the doctor was killed, not that she took her own life.

Ahmed Saadawi

Opinion

Doctor Ban: Suicide or another victim of the patriarchy?

The mysterious death of Ban Ziyad, a young psychiatrist in Basra, has taken Iraq by storm, with skeptics rejecting official authorities' claims that she committed suicide; arguing instead that she was murdered by her brother

News

Iraqi social media personality detained on charges of defamation

Known as "The Mother of Tahoe," Gehan al-Faily became a popular figure in Iraqi social media in recent months after one of her videos received heavy backlash

News

2024: A year of setbacks and disappointments for women in Iraq

From domestic violence, to honor killings, to the legislation of highly-regressive laws, 2024 was a year of disappointments and hardships for Iraqi women

Features

Decades of change; women in the grip of patriarchy

Iraqi women grapple with entrenched patriarchy, societal stigma, and legal barriers, hindering their empowerment, representation, and protection from domestic violence, widowhood, and divorce.

Features

The first female led driving institute in Diyala province

Watch the story of the first female led driving institute in Diyala province. Captain Hawraa, tells her inspiring story, from founding the region's first female led driving institute to creating job opportunities for her students.

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Women want a real say in Iraq’s upcoming vote

As the political competition heats up ahead of the Dec. 18 vote, women feel sidelined in decision-making but still hopeful for some sort of change.

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