The+role+of+female+representation+in+the+development+towards+well-functioning+States

__**Policy Statement: The Role of Female Representation in the Development Towards Well-Functioning States:**__ The newly established government of Iraq is a firm believer in the idea of gender equality. The goal of the government is to establish peace and stability in the nation of Iraq and the government therefore believes that in order for this to be achieved, gender disparities must be addressed. Iraq would like to start by ensuring equal opportunities for males and females in regards to education, which will in turn shrink the gap between the social well-being of males and females. The first step is education because once females are educated, they have a larger opportunity to pursue careers and make them an active part of the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq wants to get rid of the idea that women are not equal and should not be treated as men are as it believes that women play an essential role in regards to the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq hopes to achieve these goals by opening all-girls schools, and putting incentives in place to encourage parents to send their daughter to school. Examples of these incentives could be reduced school fees, free meals at school, or relaxed schedules that allow the girls to help their parents at home as well. In addition to educating females, Iraq would also like for certain public positions to be held by women so that women are equally represented in the government and can contribute to their nation's reform.

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1) **__Emphasizes__** the importance of supplying girls with an equal opportunity in regards to education by: a) employing more female teachers b) opening more all-girls schools c) having gender-separated facilities including but not limited to restrooms

2) **__Recommends__** the enforcement of a minimum percentage of 30% of government positions to be held by females.

3) **__Urges__** the establishment of more accessible day-care centers to allow women to work while still taking care of their family.