Women in Kurdistan-Iraq: issues, obstacles and enablers. Issue 7 (2nd October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joly, Danièle; Bakawan, Adel
• Is Part Of: International journal of human rights. Volume 20:Issue 7(2016)
• Page Start: 956
• Page End: 977
• Publication Date: 2016-10-02
• Subjects: women -- Kurdistan -- Iraq tradition -- Islam politics; Human rights -- Periodicals; Civil rights -- Periodicals; 323
• DOI: 10.1080/13642987.2016.1192535
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-2987

Abstract

Abstract : This article explores women's situation in Kurdistan-Iraq. We examine key issues of concern to Kurdish women and the arenas which present enablers and obstacles to their action: the family and tradition; Islam and Muslim institutions; political parties and the state; civil society associations and non-governmental organisations. We look at recently promulgated laws on violence against women and on personal status. Our research is based on in-depth interviews, legal documents, grey literature and internet sources.