Women and Sacrifice A review of the history of our nation reveals the fact that Kurdish women have offered many sacrifices for the Kurdish cause. Women like Khanzad and Hapsakhan have played effective roles in the Kurdish struggle. In the struggle against the Baghdad regime, Kurdish women as mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, fianc es have offered considerable sacrifices. Layla Qassim, who was hanged by Iraqi regime, symbolises Kurdish steadfastness and forbearance. Tens of Kurdish women carried arms and faced martyrdom in the glorious Uprising of 1991.
Today there are several women organisations in Kurdistan with various types of activities.
Mrs. Shirien Amedy is the head of the Kurdistan Women Union. Today, Kurdish women are vigilant and from all walks participate side by side with men to bring about progressive transformations and to preserve popular achievements. Seven women are members of the present Kurdish Parliament. Compared with the neighbouring countries, Kurdish women are far more active in the affairs of their people. They are now free and accorded due respect.