Baghdad policewomen's roles expand as they rise in ranks
As more women join Iraqi police forces and become more visible on the streets, they believe the public — and their colleagues — will become more accepting.
BAGHDAD — As in many places, women who work in law enforcement in Iraq have yet to achieve equality with their male counterparts, but they're making progress.
The Rescue Directorate of the Ministry of Interior deployed Nov. 17 a group of policewomen to patrol the streets of Baghdad and monitor the gates of girls’ schools, colleges, institutes and markets in a bid to combat harassment in public places. That's just one aspect of their jobs.
