Hero Ibrahim Ahmed is the daughter of Ibrahim Ahmad, the spouse of Jalal Talabani and the mother of Bafil Talabani and Qubad Talabani.
Background
She was born in 1948 to an active political family that was struggling against Kurdish oppression in Iraq. Her father, Ibrahim Ahmad was imprisoned at Abu Graib in the 1950s which motivated her to follow politics. Upon returning her father was wounded in an assassination attempt.
Education
In 1972 she graduated from First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad in Psychology, and gave birth to her eldest son Bafil.
Career
Her family was exiled to Kirkuk in 1954 and placed under house arrest until their return to Silemani in 1953. Her family moved to Baghdad in 1958, where Hero pursued an education. She couldn"t finish her education because of a military coup in Iraq which forced her family to flee to Iran, where she again resumed her education.
She actively promotes art and culture and has been instrumental in supporting the younger generation artists.
Being a musician herself, Hero has supported several music projects, both for fund raising and for the media, and is committed to continuing her support in the future. Hero is also a women"s right activist promoting music and art
She used the Kurdsat television channel to launch multiple women awareness projects. Hero is currently the director of Kurdistan Save the Children (KSC) a charity organisation that aims to provide food, shelter and education for thousands of displaced orphans.
She recognised that at that time a grassroots Kurdish organization was very much needed, as the involvement of local staff would ensure a better understanding of people’s needs.
On 4 May 2008, while travelling to a cultural festival in Baghdad"s National Theatre, a bomb exploded near her motorcade. Four of her bodyguards were injured, however Hero was not. lieutenant was unclear if Hero was the target of the bombing.
This occurred on the same day as four United States. marines were killed in Anbar Province by a roadside bomb.
Membership
She is a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan politburo after being elected in the PUK 3rd congress in June 2010.