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BAGHDAD – Sixteen women graduated from the first formal course in basic human rights for female employees of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior Oct. 7.
The training, sponsored by the Ministry of Human Rights’ National Institute for Human Rights, is based upon international law and the Iraqi constitution. Topics included basic principles of human rights, women and children’s rights, and the treatment of detainees and their rights.
“Before 2003, Iraq had no training in human rights,” said course attendee Roha Fathy Sabaa Fatlawy, an MoI Women’s Rights worker. “This training is very important for the MoI because we have many women working here who do not know their rights under the law.”
“The area of human rights is new for Iraqis, and instruction is critical. This is very important training … most Iraqi women do not know their rights,” said Amal Hussain Salman, a course instructor.
Iraqi officials attending the graduation ceremony stressed the importance of this training for professionals charged with protecting the human rights of the Iraqi people, and sharing what they have learned with all Iraqis.
As the U.S. Forces - Iraq mission enters its final stages, it is vital that classes such as this continue to be taught to ensure basic human rights remain in the forefront.
| Date Taken: | 10.07.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 10.11.2010 05:50 |
| Story ID: | 57866 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 30 |
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