Tanya Gilly Khailany

Tanya Gilly Khailany (born in Iraqi-Kurdistan) is an activist and former member of the Iraqi Parliament from 2006 – 2010.[1][2][3] She is the co-founder of the SEED Foundation, an organization that works with violence and trafficking survivors in Iraq and in the region.[4][5] She was one of the main parliamentarians who pushed for the legislation of 25 per cent quota for women in Iraqi provincial councils and advocated for equal opportunities for women.[6][7]

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  1. "Iraq elections 2018: Muted optimism ahead of first poll since ISIS defeat". The National. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  2. "KRG UK Representation Marks International Women's Day – Kurdistan Regional Government". Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  3. "Iraqi women urge U.S. to protect their rights". The Washington Times. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  4. "New Jersey woman takes on traffickers in Iraq's Kurdistan region - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East". www.al-monitor.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  5. "Webinar: COVID-19: Implications for peace and security in the Middle East". Brookings. 2020-04-19. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  6. "In the words of Tanya Gilly Khailany: "When it comes to women's rights, there's no room for diplomacy"". UN Women. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  7. "UN campaign highlights unsung work of women in Middle East peace-building". the Guardian. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
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