"Only one million working women" .. What are the reasons for the decline in women's interest in work in Iraq?
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[rtl]Most women in Iraq have begun to look for government jobs or manage their own businesses away from the supervision of men, in light of the increase in cases of harassment and molestation, whether verbal or physical, in addition to low wages, increased working hours, and other reasons that have led women to refrain from entering the private sector labor market.[/rtl]
[rtl]According to statistics from the International Labor Organization, there are 13 million women of working age in Iraq, of whom only one million are working, and 70% of them work in the government sector, and the number of women working in the private sector does not exceed 300 thousand women, "which is a dangerous indicator that everyone should pay attention to and try to understand the reasons for women's reluctance to enter the labor market in the private sector," according to the head of the Strategic Center for Human Rights in Iraq, Dr. Fadhel Al-Gharawi.[/rtl]
[rtl]Al-Gharawi points out that “the most important violations indicated are low wages, increased working hours, employing women in dangerous jobs, especially in factories, and the presence of cases of harassment during work.”[/rtl]
[rtl]This is what the citizen Umm Shahd from Baghdad confirms, who revealed that there is a fear among many women to join the private sector labor market, indicating that “some employers sexually blackmail female workers in exchange for accepting them for the job and with good wages, and if they refuse, the salary is reduced by half, and this is what happened to me as well.”[/rtl]
[rtl]The woman, who is separated from her husband, adds, “Therefore, I left work in the private sector to avoid harassment, hurtful words, and other things, and I started working at home, making pastries, cakes, kleicha, and other things, and displaying and selling them through social media.”[/rtl]
[rtl]She points out that "most women prefer government jobs because there is less blackmailing of women in them, in addition to equality in work and wages and the existence of laws that regulate the workflow and establish employee rights."[/rtl]
[rtl]In turn, the Executive Director of the Association for Defending Freedom of the Press in Iraq, Raya Faeq, points out that “working women in Iraq face multiple challenges, including discrimination in the work environment, unequal wages, poor training and professional development opportunities, as well as social and cultural pressures that limit their effective participation in the labor market.”[/rtl]
[rtl]Faeq stresses that “despite the efforts made to improve the conditions of working women, these challenges still constitute a major obstacle to achieving gender balance and enhancing women’s rights in Iraqi society.”[/rtl]
[rtl]She explains that “empowering working women requires collective efforts that include improving legislation and policies, and enhancing society’s awareness of the importance of women’s role in all sectors.”[/rtl]
[rtl]Regarding the challenges facing working women, Faeq said, “Women may be subjected to harassment and sexual harassment in the workplace, which makes the environment unsafe and uncomfortable, in addition to the wage gap compared to men, even when performing the same tasks. Women may find it difficult to obtain promotions due to discrimination or preference for men in leadership positions.”[/rtl]
[rtl]“Sometimes, private sector employment contracts are unstable, putting women at risk of losing their jobs for no apparent reason, and there is a lack of support for mothers who may struggle to balance work and childcare due to lack of adequate support such as maternity leave or childcare services,” she continued.[/rtl]
[rtl]As for the legal ways to protect working women, Faeq calls for “women to be aware of the anti-harassment laws in Iraq, such as the articles that stipulate punishment for sexual harassment. If they are subjected to harassment, they must report it immediately to the relevant authorities, such as the police or the legal department at the workplace. It is also important to keep any evidence such as letters or certificates that may support their complaint.”[/rtl]
[rtl]Regarding the protection of women’s financial rights, Faeq stresses the need to “ensure that a written employment contract is signed that includes all rights and duties, including salary, allowances, and working hours. If her financial rights are violated, the woman can resort to the judiciary to file a lawsuit to claim her rights, as well as with regard to equal wages if she does the same work as the man.”[/rtl]
[rtl]She continues her advice: “Women can also join labor unions that work to protect workers’ rights and provide legal support in the event of any violation. It is also important to seek the help of a lawyer specializing in labor laws to obtain the necessary legal advice and guidance in the event of any violation of their rights.”[/rtl]
[rtl]Faeq concluded her speech by stressing that “these methods help women face challenges in the workplace and protect themselves and their rights from any violations.”[/rtl]
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Economy News - Baghdad
[rtl]Most women in Iraq have begun to look for government jobs or manage their own businesses away from the supervision of men, in light of the increase in cases of harassment and molestation, whether verbal or physical, in addition to low wages, increased working hours, and other reasons that have led women to refrain from entering the private sector labor market.[/rtl]
[rtl]According to statistics from the International Labor Organization, there are 13 million women of working age in Iraq, of whom only one million are working, and 70% of them work in the government sector, and the number of women working in the private sector does not exceed 300 thousand women, "which is a dangerous indicator that everyone should pay attention to and try to understand the reasons for women's reluctance to enter the labor market in the private sector," according to the head of the Strategic Center for Human Rights in Iraq, Dr. Fadhel Al-Gharawi.[/rtl]
[rtl]Al-Gharawi points out that “the most important violations indicated are low wages, increased working hours, employing women in dangerous jobs, especially in factories, and the presence of cases of harassment during work.”[/rtl]
[rtl]This is what the citizen Umm Shahd from Baghdad confirms, who revealed that there is a fear among many women to join the private sector labor market, indicating that “some employers sexually blackmail female workers in exchange for accepting them for the job and with good wages, and if they refuse, the salary is reduced by half, and this is what happened to me as well.”[/rtl]
[rtl]The woman, who is separated from her husband, adds, “Therefore, I left work in the private sector to avoid harassment, hurtful words, and other things, and I started working at home, making pastries, cakes, kleicha, and other things, and displaying and selling them through social media.”[/rtl]
[rtl]She points out that "most women prefer government jobs because there is less blackmailing of women in them, in addition to equality in work and wages and the existence of laws that regulate the workflow and establish employee rights."[/rtl]
[rtl]In turn, the Executive Director of the Association for Defending Freedom of the Press in Iraq, Raya Faeq, points out that “working women in Iraq face multiple challenges, including discrimination in the work environment, unequal wages, poor training and professional development opportunities, as well as social and cultural pressures that limit their effective participation in the labor market.”[/rtl]
[rtl]Faeq stresses that “despite the efforts made to improve the conditions of working women, these challenges still constitute a major obstacle to achieving gender balance and enhancing women’s rights in Iraqi society.”[/rtl]
[rtl]She explains that “empowering working women requires collective efforts that include improving legislation and policies, and enhancing society’s awareness of the importance of women’s role in all sectors.”[/rtl]
[rtl]Regarding the challenges facing working women, Faeq said, “Women may be subjected to harassment and sexual harassment in the workplace, which makes the environment unsafe and uncomfortable, in addition to the wage gap compared to men, even when performing the same tasks. Women may find it difficult to obtain promotions due to discrimination or preference for men in leadership positions.”[/rtl]
[rtl]“Sometimes, private sector employment contracts are unstable, putting women at risk of losing their jobs for no apparent reason, and there is a lack of support for mothers who may struggle to balance work and childcare due to lack of adequate support such as maternity leave or childcare services,” she continued.[/rtl]
[rtl]As for the legal ways to protect working women, Faeq calls for “women to be aware of the anti-harassment laws in Iraq, such as the articles that stipulate punishment for sexual harassment. If they are subjected to harassment, they must report it immediately to the relevant authorities, such as the police or the legal department at the workplace. It is also important to keep any evidence such as letters or certificates that may support their complaint.”[/rtl]
[rtl]Regarding the protection of women’s financial rights, Faeq stresses the need to “ensure that a written employment contract is signed that includes all rights and duties, including salary, allowances, and working hours. If her financial rights are violated, the woman can resort to the judiciary to file a lawsuit to claim her rights, as well as with regard to equal wages if she does the same work as the man.”[/rtl]
[rtl]She continues her advice: “Women can also join labor unions that work to protect workers’ rights and provide legal support in the event of any violation. It is also important to seek the help of a lawyer specializing in labor laws to obtain the necessary legal advice and guidance in the event of any violation of their rights.”[/rtl]
[rtl]Faeq concluded her speech by stressing that “these methods help women face challenges in the workplace and protect themselves and their rights from any violations.”[/rtl]
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