At a Glance

• A senior Kurdish official sent a message marking the Kurdistan Women's Union's founding anniversary.

• He praised the organization's work and encouraged its renewal.

• He reaffirmed his support for women's empowerment in Kurdistan.

Qubad Talabani, supervisor of the General Secretariat of President Mam Jalal, has congratulated the Kurdistan Women's Union on the 37th anniversary of its founding, praising its role in defending women's rights and urging it to align more closely with the needs of Kurdish women.

Key Statements and Focus Area

• On Renewal: "I hope and urge you to make your renewal another starting point to align even closer with the needs and aspirations of Kurdish women today, to serve as a genuine voice and pillar of support for their demands and rights, and to promote their active participation across all spheres." — Qubad Talabani.

• On Continued Support: "I reaffirm my full support for the Women's Union and all your efforts and activities to empower the status of women in Kurdistan." — Qubad Talabani.

• Focus Area: The anniversary message to the Kurdistan Women's Union and its call for the organization to renew itself and better serve women's rights.

In his message, addressed to the Union's supervisors and directors, Talabani said the organization has achieved an important part of defending women's rights and standing in Kurdistan through its history and struggle.

He described the restructuring of the Union and the adoption of new ideas as a crucial step toward building a stronger future.

He also said he was pleased with the high-quality work and activities carried out over the past year, which he said would serve as an effective foundation for its future services to the women of Kurdistan.

FYI

The Kurdistan Women's Union is a women's organization in the Kurdistan Region that works on advocating for women's rights and participation in public life.

Its 37th anniversary comes as the group undergoes restructuring, a process Talabani referred to in his message.

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