Bill drafted by the Women, Children and Family Committee, establishing the Independent High Commission on Gender Equality and providing safeguards for women’s rights. The Bill regulates the purpose, objectives, establishment, functions and organization of the Commission, whose aim would be to: Ensure the protection and promotion of respect for gender equality in Iraq; Protect the rights and freedoms stipulated in the constitution, international laws, treaties and conventions ratified by Iraq; Strengthen, promote and develop gender equality principles and culture; Promote, monitor and report on the implementation of government priorities related to the advancement of gender equality.