Justice for Yanar Mohammed Iraqi Women Defender

Yesterday, we were hit by incredibly disturbing, saddening and unsettling news.

On 2 March 2026, woman human rights defender and feminist Yanar Mohammed was killed in an armed attack at her residence in northern Baghdad.

Yanar Mohammed was a prominent Iraqi woman human rights defender and feminist, and the co-founder and director of the Organisation of Women's Freedom in Iraq (OWFI). Since 2003, she had worked to protect women facing gender-based violence, including domestic abuse, trafficking, and so-called ‘honour killings.’
Under her leadership, OWFI established a network of safe houses across several Iraqi cities, providing protection and support to hundreds of women. Yanar Mohammed led these efforts despite all the ongoing impediments and risks. She was a strong advocate for secularism and women’s equality.
Throughout her activism, Yanar Mohammed faced death threats and, at times, was forced to restrict her movement.

Justice for Yanar Muhammad.

@​everyone