Iraqi Faces:

Since 1991, the Iraq Foundation has worked with countless Iraqis. Today it is our privilege to share some of their stories, so you can hear - from their own words - about the work of the Iraq Foundation.

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Name: Afaf Abdulrazak Jubair Al-Jubouri

DoB: 1961

Province: Al-Anbar

Profession: Member of the Iraqi Council of Representatives (CoR)

What is the benefit that you have obtained from participating in Iraqi Women Program Parliamentarians of the Post Elections Democracy Project?

The PEDP project helped me develop my skills to write Special reports for the Permanent Committees in the CoR and better relate to my constituents.

What have you learned during the project?

I became a better communicator as well as learned a lot about political interactions.

Do you think that the Iraq Foundation has positively supported the Iraqi society or the local society through this project?

Yes, by spreading political and democratic awareness. IF played a big role in promoting the interests of all levels of society, particularily women, throughout the trainings and workshops that I attended.