An introductory overview of Baghdad Women Association
(In 2004, a coalition of eleven distinguished Iraqi women, hailing from diverse elite backgrounds encompassing varied ethnicities, religions, and professional expertise, convened in Baghdad with a shared vision. Their collective purpose was to establish Baghdad Women Association (BWA) — an Association dedicated to serving the needs of women and girls, providing essential support to address the profound challenges faced by Iraqi women.
The formation of BWA was a response to the extensive suffering experienced by Iraqi women, transcending all facets of their lives — be it within the family unit, community dynamics, or political spheres. This adversity manifested from early stages of development, impacting women from their embryonic roles through subsequent life stages. Beyond contending with economic hardship, deprivation, and substandard living conditions during the lean years of the economic blockade imposed on Iraq and the prolonged international wars, Iraqi women grappled with profound personal losses. Fathers, brothers, and sons were lost during the protracted conflicts, further compounded by shifts in ruling systems and subsequent bitterness arising from arbitrary practices against Iraqi women as citizens and individuals. The ramifications were deeply felt on psychological, emotional, physical, and economic fronts.
In response to these pressing challenges, BWA was founded as a beacon of support and empowerment, seeking to address the holistic well-being of Iraqi women and girls. The organization has since evolved with a steadfast commitment to combatting violence, advocating for women’s rights, and fostering positive change in the lives of those it serves.)
General Description:
Provide legal advice and representation to natural and legal persons in legal matters. Conduct legal research, prepare legal documents, and represent women and girls who have survived violence in personal status court proceedings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide legal protection for women and girls who have survived violence.
- Build relationships with law enforcement agencies that in turn provide the necessary legal support to beneficiaries.
- Develop a strategy that ensures the acquisition of a larger number of cases and, consequently, the increase in the number of beneficiaries with the same available resources.
- Monitor laws and regulations that are related to the assigned work.
- Represent women in court by pleading on their behalf and alongside them in front of courts and legal institutions in relation to legal and administrative cases.
- Follow up on the progress of lawsuits in court,and supervise the collection of evidence and proofs that could help support the position of women beneficiaries.
- Prepare daily and periodic reports on the tasks performed or performed.
- Implement all tasks assigned to him/her in the field of specialization.
- Any work assigned by the direct supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law.
- Licensed lawyer with at least two years of experience.
- Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
