WLI, a non-profit established in 2004, seeks to widen women’s participation through decision making and helping to build peace and security in Iraq. WLI aims to ensure Iraq’s commitment with international treaties and signatures of conventions and protocols concerning women’s rights, ensure inclusion of gender prospections in the government’s program to combat all forms of violence against women; and increase Iraqi women’s participation in decisive positions in all sectors. 

WLI currently has a project in Kirkuk called Safe Space for Women and Girls - through this, WLI provides training for women and girls on establishing small businesses, developing financial management and marketing skills, and guidance on how to obtain loans.