"In recent years, women's entrepreneurship has gained particular importance as it contributes to strengthening and diversifying the economy. The term entrepreneurship refers to a dynamic process that contributes to involving all groups, especially young people, in the country's economy and its development by establishing and managing projects, exploiting opportunities, and turning ideas into projects.
Since the First World Conference on Women in Mexico in 1975, global interest in women's issues and the need for their participation and integration in equality, development, and peace processes has increased significantly, in addition to the Second Conference in Copenhagen in 1980, and the Third in Nairobi in 1985. This became clear in the results of the Fourth International Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, as the results and recommendations of these conferences emphasized some terms or approaches that carry important developmental concepts such as the women's empowerment approach, which aims to enhance a woman's image of herself, her confidence in her abilities, and her value at home and in society.
Regarding our country, Iraq, the problem lies in the challenges women face in the field of economic empowerment and entrepreneurship, including social heritage, traditions, difficult economic conditions, and lack of government support. All these reasons have limited their effective participation in the labor market. Despite the many challenges, some women have managed to defy these circumstances and create entrepreneurial opportunities for themselves.
The importance of the topic lies in the fact that Iraqi women's entrepreneurship contributes to achieving their financial independence and contributing to the development of the national economy when they establish their own businesses and contribute to creating job opportunities not only for themselves but also for others. It also contributes to improving the standard of living. Therefore, entrepreneurship is not only an economic engine but also represents a social and cultural force that contributes to building a more inclusive and just society."
Political researcher