Shatha Abdul Razzak Abbousi

Shatha Abdul Razzak Abbousi is an Iraqi women's rights activist.[1][2] As a member of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, and specifically a member of Iraq's Human Rights Committee, she has worked to pass human rights legislation.[3] She also joined The Pledge for Iraq, a women's rights activist group.[1]

Shatha Abdul Razzak Abbousi in 2007

Abbousi taught biology and Islamic studies before leaving to participate in politics.[1][4] Before the Iraq War of 2003, she was banned from teaching in any state schools due to refusing to join the Ba’ath Party, but after the war she was able to teach in a public school.[1]

She received a 2007 International Women of Courage Award.[4][5]

References
  1. "AWIU » 2007 WOC – Shatha Abdul Razzak Abbousi". 2013-10-31. Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  2. Department Of State. The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs (2007-03-07). "Honorees". 2001-2009.state.gov. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  3. "IIP Publications -". IIP Publications. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  4. "Myrna Blyth Alert". National Review. 2004-07-02. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
  5. Department Of State. The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs (2007-03-07). "Secretary of State Confers the First International Women of Courage Awards". 2001-2009.state.gov. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
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