Nechirvan Barzani: We Continue Working to Confront All Forms of Violence and Discrimination Against Women

ARK News.. Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani reaffirmed today, Tuesday, 25 November 2025, his firm commitment to protecting women’s rights and building a society founded on freedom, equality, and human dignity, stressing that efforts will continue to confront all forms of violence and discrimination against women.

Below is the full statement:

“On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our steadfast commitment to defending women’s rights and establishing a society governed by freedom, equality, and human dignity. We will continue our efforts and work to confront all types of violence and discrimination against women.

We honor and remember all women who lost their lives due to violence, and we extend our deepest sympathy to their families. True condolence for their families will only be achieved through justice, the prevention of such crimes from recurring, and the creation of a safe environment that protects every woman, regardless of her position or circumstances.

Protecting women’s rights is a fundamental pillar of building a free, just, advanced, and secure society for all. Eliminating violence against women requires collective will, strong laws and their implementation, and a societal awareness that respects women and supports their broad participation in political, administrative, and economic life.

The future of Kurdistan depends on empowering women and strengthening their active role in all sectors of life. We remain fully committed to confronting violence and extremism, protecting rights and freedoms, and building a society in which every woman enjoys safety and freedom, and is able to achieve her dreams and aspirations.

We will continue working with all institutions and official bodies in the Kurdistan Region, as well as civil society organizations, religious and social figures, to strengthen legal protection, expand economic empowerment programs, enhance women’s participation in decision-making positions, and ensure workplaces and communities free from harassment, violence, and discrimination.

We salute all women who struggle for their rights, and all activists and workers in the field of women’s protection, and everyone contributing to raising social awareness and promoting the values of equality. We highly appreciate the role of youth, media institutions, schools, and universities in spreading a culture of nonviolence and respect for others.

Let us continue working together for a society free of violence, free of fear, and free of discrimination.”

Nechirvan Barzani
President of the Kurdistan Region
25 November 2025

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