Death threats and isolation - the cost of fighting sexual violence in Iraq
Summary
An Iraqi women's rights activist, Sarah Jassim, uses videos to expose sexual harassment and violence against women in Iraq. She faces threats and isolation while calling for stronger laws to protect women and better justice system support for victims.Key Facts
- Sarah Jassim posts videos online showing cases of sexual harassment in Baghdad.
- One video led to the arrest of a policeman accused of harassing schoolgirls.
- Jassim has received death threats and threats of acid attacks for her activism.
- Iraqi law currently lacks specific terms and protections against harassment and gender-based violence.
- Many Iraqi women face social blame and stigma if they report sexual abuse.
- The UN has urged Iraq to change laws that protect rapists or reduce sentences for "honour killings."
- A woman named Amal has been fighting in court for five years against her ex-husband accused of raping their daughter.
- Victims often avoid reporting abuse due to fear of family backlash and social stigma.
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