Baghdad: Ammar al-Hakim, head of the National State Forces Alliance, emphasized that combating violence against women requires a sustained effort beyond periodic recognition. He described it as a project that involves awareness, culture, and shared responsibility, starting from the family unit and extending to educational institutions, religious places, media, and governmental bodies. The aim is to foster a society that is just, cohesive, and equitable for all its members.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, al-Hakim made these remarks during the Islamic Day for Combating Violence Against Women conference. He highlighted the advent of new forms of violence facilitated by the digital era, such as cyber extortion, defamation, privacy breaches, identity theft, and the unethical dissemination of personal images and videos. These acts pose significant psychological and social threats, impacting not just individuals but entire families. Al-Hakim called for the development of legal, ethical, and digital frameworks to protect human dignity and ensure technology serves as a developmental tool rather than a medium of harm.

Al-Hakim also addressed the atrocities committed by terrorism against women and girls in Iraq. He reiterated his support for the full implementation of the Yazidi Survivors Law, which seeks to provide justice and support for survivors of these crimes. Additionally, he advocated for the establishment of family counseling and premarital training programs, underscoring the importance of the ‘My Family, My Nation’ initiative. This initiative aims to establish strong family foundations as a cornerstone for a robust state, asserting that a cohesive society cannot thrive on unstable familial structures.