Background

IBBC Women’s Group primarily wants to encourage and reinforce the role of women’s socio-economic development in the Middle East Region.

We will work with our members to share knowledge and best practice, via networking opportunities, online platforms and events to ensure that standards are raised to benefit women in the ME. We want to encourage men and women to speak up and share the best practise and showcase greater awareness of women’s prospects globally.

IBBC Women’s Group is a part of Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), which facilitates business, trade and investment, for the benefit of the Republic of Iraq and its members, seeking to bring together Iraqi, British and international companies and public sector bodies through a joint platform identifying mutual interests and common goals. It is a powerful network of some of the most important global corporations as well as key Iraqi and British companies and enjoys the highest-level of support from governments and Global Organisations.

Vision

we will empower women to thrive in their careers and businesses by creating a robust and dynamic network that fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainable economic growth across diverse sectors.

Mission

The women’s group is dedicated to building a strong community for women in business and leadership roles.
We aim to enhance professional development through knowledge exchange, networking opportunities, and support for entrepreneurship.
By promoting best practices and mentoring across the group, we seek to amplify women’s capabilities for leadership in business .

Objectives

Build Strong Connections and Foster International Links: Create robust networks that facilitate the exchange of experiences and practical solutions among women across various sectors , while strengthening connections between businesswomen and entrepreneurs in Iraq and the UK. This approach encourages collaboration and enhances opportunities for growth, ultimately expanding the impact and reach of women in business.
Engage Diverse Women: Reach out to women across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, education, finance, and sustainability and encourage their participations , ensuring a broad representation in initiatives and programs.
Empower Women Entrepreneurs: Provide guidance, resources, and mentorship to women entrepreneurs, offering actionable advice and strategies to improve and expand their businesses.

 

For further information, please contact: Ghadeer Haider, Chair of the Women’s Group in IBBC :  [email protected] 

 

The women’s group also has an active Linkedin & Facebook pages which you can join and keep up to date with upcoming events and news.