§ 23. Kali MountfordTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will make a statement on action she is taking to ensure that Iraqi women play a full part in the leadership of Iraq. [143341]
§ Ms HewittI have been very involved in supporting Iraqi women to play a full role in the leadership of their country.
I recently met Dr. Raja Khuzaai, one of the two female members of the Iraqi Governing Council, to discuss concrete ways to support women's full involvement in the emerging political structures.
I have also pledged my full support for the establishment of an Iraqi Women's Higher Council—a non-governmental advisory body on women's issues.