Iraq

Compared globally, Iraq’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Iraq, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 8 index points, from 50 in 1995 to 58 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has decreased over 2013-2019, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Iraq is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock event consisted of a flash flood in 2015, affecting 0.1% of the population.

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See below to compare Iraq against other countries in the region of Middle East & North Africa.