COMMON ANALYSIS
Last updated: June 2022

Women in Iraq continue to face violence, socio-economic restrictions and discriminatory practices, as a result of traditional stereotypes, patriarchal norms, discriminatory laws as well as weakness of state institutions. [Targeting 2022, 7] In regard of the specific situation and treatment of women in the context of Iraq and the KRI, due consideration should be given to the assessment of international protection needs of Iraqi female applicants.

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