UNDP, UN Women support women’s political participation in Iraq

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UNDP, UN Women support women’s political participation in Iraq

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Representatives of UN entities signing the partnership agreement. Photo: UNAMI

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (UN Women) in Iraq signed on Monday a one million USD partnership agreement in Baghdad to support women’s political participation and representation in Iraq, according to a press statement issued by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).

The joint project focuses on addressing the constraints on women’s political voice, strengthening women’s decision-making and leadership in elected spaces and increasing leadership in civic spaces, the statement mentioned.

Click here to read the full article published by Iraqui News on 1 November 2022.

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