Today, the Kurdish women is a member of parliament, a minister, a teacher, an engineer, a lawyer, a worker. Women and Sacrifice A review of the history of our nation reveals the fact that Kurdish women have offered many sacrifices in the cause of the Kurdish issue. Women like Khanzad and Habsakhan have played effective roles in the Kurdish struggle. In the struggle against the fascist Baghdad regime, the Kurdish women as mother, sister, daughter, Wife, fiancee, etc. has offered considerable sacrifices, Layla Qassim, who was hanged by Iraqi regime, symbolizes Kurdish steadfastness and forbearance. Tens of Kurdish women carried arms and faced martyrdom in the glorious Uprising 0f 1991.
Today there are several women organizations in Kurdistan with various types of activities.
Mrs. Shirien Ameday is the head of the Kurdistan Women Union, many Kurdish women are members of many world organizations. Today, Kurdish women are vigilant and participate in the walks of life 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 neighboring countries, Kurdish women are far more active and productive. They have played significant roles in the political as well as social life.