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New Film 'Burning Voice' Exposes Iraqi Women's Struggles
13 Mar
Summary
- Documentary 'Burning Voice' highlights women's rights in Iraq.
- Activist Tamara Amer faces threats for her work for women's liberation.
- The film premieres at CPH:DOX on March 13, 2026.
The documentary "Burning Voice" is set to premiere at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival on March 13, 2026. Directed by Anna Bruun Nørager, the film centers on Iraqi women's rights activist Tamara Amer and her relentless efforts to combat negative social control and oppression. Amer founded the online platform Iraqi Women Rights in 2011, using her position to educate women about their rights.
Amer has endured over a decade of harassment and threats for her activism and personal safety, including from her ex-husband. Despite these challenges, she channels resistance into her work and dedication to women worldwide. The film aims to shed light on the profound risks faced by women's rights defenders, particularly in Iraq, where femicide is reportedly increasing.
Due to escalating dangers and the recent assassination of fellow activist Yanar Mohammed, Amer's NGO, Support Her Organisation, has suspended operations in Iraq. The filmmakers hope "Burning Voice" will inspire passive sympathy into active support for those on the front lines of women's rights advocacy.
