Naziha al-Dulaimi 1923 – 2007

Biography

Naziha al-Dulaimi was born on January 1, 1923, in Baghdad, during a formative period in Iraqi history. She would dedicate her life to advancing the rights and welfare of women in her country, becoming a pioneering voice for social change during the twentieth century.

As a cofounder and president of the Iraqi Women League, al-Dulaimi played a central role in organizing women across Iraq and advocating for their interests at a time when such advocacy required considerable courage and determination. Through her work with the organization, she helped establish a platform for women’s voices in Iraqi society and contributed to broader discussions about women’s roles in public and civic life.

Al-Dulaimi’s legacy reflects her commitment to social progress and women’s empowerment in the Middle East. She spent her later years in Herdecke, Germany, where she passed away on October 9, 2007, at the age of eighty-four. Her pioneering efforts with the Iraqi Women League remain an important part of Iraq’s social history and the ongoing struggle for women’s rights in the region.