policewomen
Feb 1 2008, Arpita Mukherjee

Do not compare the Burkha clad policewomen of Iraq with their counterparts in non-Islamic countries. The gender discrimination is more astounding in this country. After the US forces took over Iraq, a recruitment drive was undertaken by the Iraqi...

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Yemeni policewomen take part in a parade during a graduation ceremony in Sana’a, Yemen, Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 .