wasan

March 6, 2019

Wassan

Architect, Iraq

My job is important it's because UNDP’s main aim is to help people affected by crisis, giving them hope and happiness.  The confidence and independence I have gained through this role is important too.

Sometimes the role is hard – I would say the most difficult thing is making people feel fully satisfied, because as much as we are trying to do for them, many people still ask for more, and it’s not always possible for us to fulfill all their needs.

Gender equality is so important because a women's role is no lesser than a man’s role. In fact, in some aspects of life, women actually play a greater role. My wish for every woman in Iraq is to develop her education and I would encourage her to continue and not give up. Even as a housewife, a woman’s role is so important because she's raising a new generation, and that's a huge responsibility.