WILPF International2021-04-08T09:56:35+02:00
The Correlation Between the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Iraq and Rates of Violence Against Women
February 2021
As a result of rapid proliferation, small arms and light weapons (SALW) are now among the primary weapons used in conflicts, interpersonal violence and criminal activity around the world. This report seeks to understand and highlight the impact on women of the proliferation of firearms in Iraq, where intimate partner violence is common yet poorly recorded or examined. Six researchers focused on collecting information from a range of stakeholders in Iraq and KRI.