Iraqi PM to review Personal Status Law, boost female participation

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Iraqi PM to review Personal Status Law, boost female participation

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani made the announcement on Saturday that the Supreme Council for Women’s Affairs will look into any concerns that have been raised regarding the Personal Status Law amendment.

In a discourse during a meeting on fighting savagery against ladies held in Baghdad, Al-Sudani featured the critical portrayal of ladies in his administration, noticing the presence of three female pastors, two ladies holding the position of representative clergyman, 111 ladies at the degree of chief general, and 47 delegate chief commanders.

He stressed the foundation of the Incomparable Chamber for Ladies’ Issues as an immediate preparation and leader body for choices connected with ladies’ turn of events. According to Al-Sudani, the council would soon hold a specialized workshop to address any and all comments regarding the Personal Status Law.

Moreover, the State leader referenced endeavors to audit the extent of ladies covered by the social security organization, noticing an expansion in recipients from October 2022 to August 2024, with 138,000 extra ladies profiting from the program.

Al-Sudani likewise revealed a decrease in the joblessness rate among ladies, which had been around 28% quite a while back. He recognized continuous difficulties in diminishing female ignorance, which remained at 17% a long time back, and framed plans and projects to resolve this issue.