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Tanya Gilly Khailany (born in Iraqi-Kurdistan) is an activist and former member of the Iraqi Parliament from 2006 – 2010. She is the co-founder of the SEED Foundation, an organization that works with violence and trafficking survivors in Iraq and in the region. She was one of the main parliamentarians who pushed for the legislation of 25 per cent quota for women in Iraqi provincial councils and advocated for equal opportunities for women.

References

1. "Iraq elections 2018: Muted optimism ahead of first poll since ISIS defeat". The National. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
2. "KRG UK Representation Marks International Women's Day – Kurdistan Regional Government". Retrieved 2021-08-06.
3. "Iraqi women urge U.S. to protect their rights". The Washington Times. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
4. "New Jersey woman takes on traffickers in Iraq's Kurdistan region - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East". www.al-monitor.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
5. "Webinar: COVID-19: Implications for peace and security in the Middle East". Brookings. 2020-04-19. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
6. "In the words of Tanya Gilly Khailany: "When it comes to women's rights, there's no room for diplomacy"". UN Women. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
7. "UN campaign highlights unsung work of women in Middle East peace-building". the Guardian. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2021-08-06.

External links

• C-Span
• Tanya Gilly Khailany on Twitter

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