Fear Preventing Many Iraqi Women From Running for Office (thinkprogress.org)

Under U.S. pressure to promote gender equality, Iraq requires that women make up at least a quarter of provincial councils. However, rampant violence and lingering gender inequality has led to a shortage of women willing to run.

Tags: iraq,women,reconciliation,democracy

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