News|Women's RightsIraqi women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed killing spurs call for justiceAmnesty International decries Mohammed’s killing as ‘calculated assault to stifle human rights defenders’ in Iraq.
Iraqi women's rights activist Yanar Mohammed, aged 66, was killed in Baghdad earlier this week. Unidentified gunmen targeted her near her home, leading to widespread grief and demands for justice.
Iraqi women's rights activist Yanar Mohammed, aged 66, was killed in Baghdad earlier this week. Unidentified gunmen targeted her near her home, leading to widespread grief and demands for justice.
The Organisation of Women's Freedom in Iraq, co-founded by Mohammed, confirmed she was fatally wounded despite emergency medical efforts. This organization condemned the attack as a direct assault on feminist values and freedoms.
Amnesty International described the attack as a calculated attempt to silence human rights defenders, particularly those advocating for women's rights. Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, has ordered an investigation to ensure accountability for the perpetrators.
Iraqi women's rights activist Yanar Mohammed, aged 66, was killed in Baghdad earlier this week.
Yanar Mohammed was a notable figure in women's rights, establishing safe houses for victims of gender-based violence, including domestic abuse and trafficking. In 2016, she received the Rafto Prize for her efforts. Despite facing death threats, she remained committed to her cause.
Her work also involved supporting women impacted by ISIS, highlighting their continued struggles within Iraqi society. Mohammed's life and activism have been commemorated by numerous human rights organizations and colleagues, emphasizing her enduring influence on women's rights in Iraq.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
