Zainab Karamli

Zainab Karamli is a prominent representative of the Afro-Iraqi community in Basra, actively advocating for the political rights and recognition of her community. She has spoken out against the societal stigma associated with the term 'slave,' which is still used derogatorily against individuals of African descent in Iraq. Karamli asserts that her political battle transcends typical electoral contests, as it involves challenging deep-rooted societal prejudices and striving for acknowledgment and equality in a historically marginalized community.