In coincidence with the International Day of Rural Women, which falls on October 15 of each year, and in line with the directions contained in the ministerial curriculum, Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zubaidi issued an official directive on Thursday approving
the adoption of the initiative for the National Project for the Technical and Economic Empowerment of Rural Women. A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Media Office explained that this step came based on the proposal submitted by the Prime
Minister's Advisor for Women's Affairs. The statement confirmed that the practical implementation of this initiative will begin on a wide scale in Dhi Qar, Wasit, and Maysan governorates as a first phase, after which the experience will be generalized to
include the rest of the governorates. These efforts aim to serve Iraqi women and activate their vital role in societal, economic, and developmental fields, alongside the project's role in supporting the national economy, protecting the environment, and maximizing state resources.
