An introductory overview of Baghdad Women Association
(In 2004, a coalition of eleven distinguished Iraqi women, hailing from diverse elite backgrounds encompassing varied ethnicities, religions, and professional expertise, convened in Baghdad with a shared vision. Their collective purpose was to establish Baghdad Women Association (BWA) — an Association dedicated to serving the needs of women and girls, providing essential support to address the profound challenges faced by Iraqi women.
The formation of BWA was a response to the extensive suffering experienced by Iraqi women, transcending all facets of their lives — be it within the family unit, community dynamics, or political spheres. This adversity manifested from early stages of development, impacting women from their embryonic roles through subsequent life stages. Beyond contending with economic hardship, deprivation, and substandard living conditions during the lean years of the economic blockade imposed on Iraq and the prolonged international wars, Iraqi women grappled with profound personal losses. Fathers, brothers, and sons were lost during the protracted conflicts, further compounded by shifts in ruling systems and subsequent bitterness arising from arbitrary practices against Iraqi women as citizens and individuals. The ramifications were deeply felt on psychological, emotional, physical, and economic fronts.
In response to these pressing challenges, BWA was founded as a beacon of support and empowerment, seeking to address the holistic well-being of Iraqi women and girls. The organization has since evolved with a steadfast commitment to combatting violence, advocating for women’s rights, and fostering positive change in the lives of those it serves.)
General Description:
provide remote legal consultations to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including women and girls at risk. This role is central to ensuring that women and girls receive timely, confidential, and accurate legal advice through accessible communication platforms. The service is designed to eliminate common barriers such as limited mobility, financial constraints, and social stigma, providing legal support through phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide legal consultations and protection to women and girls who have survived domestic or sexual violence, including those at risk.
- Offer legal advice on personal status law, criminal law, and protection mechanisms .
- Respond to client inquiries via phone calls, SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram, ensuring accessibility, confidentiality, and a survivor-centered approach.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and privacy of all client information in line with BWA’s protection and data policies.
- Document and report anonymized data from consultations, and prepare daily and periodic activity reports.
- Build effective relationships with law enforcement and judicial entities to facilitate legal support and referrals for beneficiaries.
- Refer complex or high-risk cases to specialized legal or protection services when needed.
- Participate in regular trainings, supervision, and coordination meetings with BWA’s legal and protection teams.
- Contribute to the development of strategies that expand outreach and maximize the number of beneficiaries served using available resources.
- Perform any additional legal tasks assigned by the direct supervisor, in accordance with the lawyer’s area of expertise.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law.
- Licensed lawyer with at least two years of experience.
- Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documents.
- Analytical thinker with strong research and conceptual skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in delivering sessions
- Experience in digital violence
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
- Fluency in Arabic and/or Kurdish (spoken and written).
- Basic knowledge of English is a strong advantage
More Information
- How to apply - Interested candidates can send their updated CV and cover letter to the email: [email protected] - Please mention the subject line: Lawyer- Fallujah