IHEC Launches Workshop to Educate Women Candidates for Upcoming Elections

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IHEC logo & Kurdistan Parliament building

The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has announced a workshop to educate women candidates for the Kurdistan parliamentary elections. The Head of the Women’s Training Team highlighted the importance of ensuring women are well-informed about the electoral system and seat distribution.

The Iraqi IHEC has announced a workshop to educate all women candidates about its guidelines for the Kurdistan parliamentary elections, covering voting procedures, the women's quota, campaign regulations, and election campaign expenses.

Ahlam Jabri, Head of the Women’s Training Team at IHEC and a member of the council of commissioners, stated at a press conference: “This initiative is led by the commission's women's team, aiming to familiarise women with the electoral process before each election cycle.”

"Women should be well-informed about the electoral system, the procedures for seat distribution, the women's quota, and the quotas for various communities," she stated.

The Kurdistan Parliament Election is scheduled for October 20, 2024. The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is fielding 172 candidates, including 62 women, which exceeds 36 percent and surpasses the legal requirement for female representation. 



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