Baghdad, 24 August 2025 – In a significant step to strengthen women’s participation in political life, Baghdad today witnessed the signing of a cooperation mechanism to provide cyber protection for female candidates between the High Committee to Support Women’s Political Participation in Elections, represented by the National Directorate for Iraqi Women, General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers. and Technology Organization for Peace.

The mechanism aims to provide specialized services to protect female candidates from cyber harassment and online threats, ensuring that the electoral process proceeds smoothly, safely, and systematically.

Dr. Hind Jalal, UNFPA Representative in Iraq, stated:

“Ensuring the protection of female candidates from online blackmail is a fundamental step toward safe and equal political participation. Supporting women in this area not only safeguards their rights but also strengthens a more inclusive and just democracy in Iraq.”

UNFPA reaffirms its commitment to supporting national efforts to protect and empower Iraqi women and to ensure their full and equal participation in all spheres of public life, including the electoral process.

About UNFPA Iraq

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) works to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. In Iraq, UNFPA supports the government in strengthening health systems, end violence against women and girls, empowering youth, and ensuring that data and evidence inform policies and programs that respond to the needs of all Iraqis.

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