On April 9, 2003, Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq collapsed, triggering a transition period. During this time, a new government was formed, institutions underwent significant changes and the balance of power between different factions of the population changed radically. This new regime represented an opportunity for women campaigning for gender equality. However, little has changed over the past 20 years. FRANCE 24's Iraq correspondant Marie-Charlotte Roupie spoke to both women on the streets of Baghdad as well as those in positions of power.
Following the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime on April 9, 2003, many hoped that the status of women in Iraqi society would have improved more than it has over the past 20 years.
