The Problem of Political Empowerment of Women with Disabilities in Light of Iraqi Legislation

Abstract

Democracy in any country is measured by the cultural, social and economic level reached by women in it in general and women with disabilities in particular, and the extent of their participation in political life and political decision-making. As a result of the patriarchal power that societies have known, including Iraq, history has witnessed multiple types and forms of discrimination against women, which differed from one country to another, this matter has pushed women and since the beginning of the last century the issue of women's rights has been raised at the global, regional and national levels, through holding international conferences and agreements In order to empower women in all social, economic and political fields.

 The conditions that Iraq has been subjected to, including wars, sectarian conflicts and violence, left many people with disabilities in Iraqi society, and despite the lack of accurate statistics for their numbers, the organizations of persons with disabilities in Iraq are estimated to number about three million people, from which women occupy Not insignificant percentage. As a result of Iraq's characterization as a male society that calls for male control over women, in addition to the nature of the tribal society and the inferior view of the disabled woman and her family, the suffering of women with disabilities was greater. They were deprived of their most important rights, which is the right to live or isolate themselves from society and strip them of their natural rights, which were guaranteed by them. All religions, norms and international laws recognized by Iraq.

_{Receipt date: 21/3/2021} 

_{accepted date: 26/5/2021}