athraa

March 6, 2019

Athraa

Field Monitor, Iraq

It’s a real pleasure to participate in and see the rehabilitation of cities in of Anbar after the liberation from ISIS, and seeing UNDP knocking on the doors of those who need the most help to return home.

I’ve developed many new skills through my job, such as commitment and time management.

It is difficult and painful to see the large number of widows and will remain without work even after we have helped through programs like cash grants assistance. And of course, seeing orphans who have lost their parents is very sad.

I believe in equality of all genders, it gives a positive energy to women and helps them to be creative in their work and encourages them to work hard to achieve their dreams. My hope is that women in Iraq will be liberated from traditional mindsets and oppressive rules, and that they flourish through increased job opportunities and greater progress in being equal to men.