In Iraq, 20 years after the fall of Saddam Hussein, women’s rights have made little progress

On April 9, 2003, Saddam Hussein’s regime collapsed in Iraq and a period of transition began. Distribution of power, institutions… All of society must be rethought. Women campaigning for equality see it as an opportunity to advance their rights. But 20 years later, society remains very patriarchal and tribal codes continue to apply. Report by our correspondent in Baghdad, Marie-Charlotte Roupie.