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Paula Dobriansky, Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs with Shatha Abdul Razzak Abbousi of Iraq March 7 2007 in Washington
Shatha Abdul Razzak Abbousi in 2007

Shatha Abdul Razzak Abbousi is an important activist from Iraq. She works hard to make sure people, especially women, have their rights respected.

She was a member of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, which is like Iraq's parliament. She also served on Iraq's Human Rights Committee. In these roles, she helped create new laws to protect human rights. She is also part of a group called The Pledge for Iraq, which focuses on women's rights.

Early Life and Career

Before she became a politician, Shatha Abbousi was a teacher. She taught biology and Islamic studies.

Challenges in Teaching

Before the Iraq War of 2003, she was not allowed to teach in government schools. This was because she refused to join the Ba'ath Party, which was the ruling political party at the time. After the war, she was able to teach in public schools again.

Working for Human Rights

Shatha Abbousi is known for her strong commitment to human rights. She believes everyone should be treated fairly and have their basic rights protected.

International Recognition

In 2007, Shatha Abbousi received a special honor called the International Women of Courage Award. This award is given to women around the world who show great bravery and leadership in working for social justice and human rights.

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