Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Iraq's Elections Show Hope of a Developing Democracy

Iraq's Elections Show Hope of a Developing Democracy 
Following the Iraqi elections, 15 Iraqi female provincial council members met with USIP experts to discuss ways to advance women's rights in Iraq and their hopes for the incoming Iraqi government. Several of the provincial council members are part of the USIP Network of Iraqi Facilitators or participated in the Diyala Declaration process. Learn more about the Diyala Declaration andNetwork of Iraqi Facilitators. Additionally, read USIP's Manal Omar analysis of the Iraqi elections, their significance for Iraq, U.S. relations and the region. Omar also discusses the Institute's work to foster women's representation and participation in Iraq.

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