International Campaign to End Rape, Abduction, and Killing of Women in Iraq

Source: 
Organization of Women's Freedom, Iraqi Women's Rights Coalition
Duration: 
Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 20:00
Countries: 
Asia
Western Asia
Iraq
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Human Rights
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Initiative Type: 
Campaigns

Since the takeover of the interim government in Iraq, women have been increasingly subjected to rape, death and restriction of movement. Women have no protection from both the authorities and their own families, as the most reactionary Islamic norms and values are being brought back into force in the society because of these political changes.

To stop all these atrocities and crimes being committed against women, the Organisatioin of Women's Freedom and the Iraqi Women's Rights Coalition, their newspapers (Equality, and Equal Rights Now!), and other activists are gathering to stop these violations of women's rights.

To sign the petition, please click here.