March 22, 2024, Baghdad -- On the occasion of World Water Day, the United Nations Country Team in Iraq draws attention to pressing water issues facing the nation and is advocating for enhanced...
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JICA renews commitment to boost infrastructure projects for transformative development in Iraq
Baghdad, 4 December 2023 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Iraq Office renewed its long-standing, partnership agreement...
Statement of the United Nations Resident Coordinator on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2023
As we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the United Nations in Iraq emphasizes its unwavering commitment to supporting the government and Iraqi society address the needs,...
"Iraq Takes Center Stage and Makes its Mark at the UN Climate Change Conference" [EN/AR]
3 December 2023- Dubai, UAE – Yesterday, the President of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Abdul Latif Rashid, inaugurated Iraq’s first ever pavilion at this year’s global climate event, COP 28. The...
Opening speech at the 3rd Baghdad International Water Conference by The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator MR. GHULAM ISACZAI [EN/AR/KU]
Today, I have the honor of speaking at the 3rd Baghdad International Water Conference, at the invitation of H.E. Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq, and H.E. Aoun Diab, Minister of Water...
On International Women’s Day, UN renews commitment to Iraqi women and girls as Baghdad named the Capital of Arab Women 2023 [EN/AR]
Baghdad, Iraq, 08 March 2023– On International Women’s Day (IWD), the United Nations family in Iraq renews its commitment to support the rights of women and girls in Iraq, and to advocate for the...
United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Iraq launches the Humanitarian Transition Overview on behalf of the Iraq Humanitarian Country Team [EN/AR]
Baghdad, 28 February 2023 – On behalf of the Iraq Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) in Iraq has launched the Humanitarian...
Position Paper: Building Iraq’s Social Protection Floor - Framework and Recommendations
Building Iraq’s Social Protection Floor: Joint UN paper proposes recommendations to strengthen the adequacy, coverage and equity of the social protection system in Iraq Baghdad, Iraq – August 17,...
On “Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day”, the UN calls for support to MSMEs as effective agents of change to help advance in rebuilding and recovery efforts [EN/AR]
Baghdad, 27 June 2022 - The United Nations set aside 27 June to annually celebrate the role that micro, small and medium enterprises play in the global economy, poverty reduction and the attainment...
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WHO marks five years of strategic partnership with USAID in Iraq
Baghdad, 25 April 2022 – The World Health Organization (WHO) marks the five-year milestone of its strategic partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support...
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and UNDP partner to boost employment opportunities in Iraq [EN/AR]
Baghdad, 11 April 2022 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...
UNFPA hands over 11 women centres in Duhok to the Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs
14 March 2022; Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – UNFPA and its partner Harikar Organisation handed over 11 Women Community Centres to the Directorate of Labour and Social Affairs in Duhok. The Women...
Improving Delivery of Animal Health Services and Disease Surveillance in Iraq (Legislation Training workshop)
Baghdad, 13-14th March 2022 - 41 government legal advisors and veterinary representatives throughout Iraq participated in the workshop hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under the...
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Infrastructure projects for socio-economic development in Iraq accelerated with partnership renewal between UNDP Iraq and JICA
Baghdad, 07 December 2021 – UNDP Iraq and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a renewed partnership agreement to monitor and support acceleration of the implementation of...
Honoring the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Iraq [EN/AR]
Baghdad, 9 September 2021: His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture Mr. Muhammad Karim Al- Khafaji honored Dr Salah El-hajj Hassan FAO Representative in Iraq and his team of experts in appreciation...
Transcript of Press Conference by the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
Baghdad, Iraq 7 September 2021 Transcript Q&A Session Q.1: What is the volume of United Nations and other countries' assistance to Iraq on elections? What is the number of UN monitors? Will the...
With support from the EU, UNICEF, UNESCO and the Ministry of Education implement EMIS training for schools on effective delivery of quality education in Iraq
Baghdad, 6 July 2021-UNICEF, in partnership with UNESCO, Ministry of Education (MoE), and Directorates of Education (DoE), have conducted the first Education Management Information System (EMIS)...
UNESCO has completed the training of Master Trainers from the Ministry of Education and the General Directorate of Education at Rasafa 3 on the Education Management Information System (EMIS)
Baghdad, June, 2021: As part of the EU-funded “Education Management Information System for Quality Education in Iraq”, UNESCO has developed a purpose-built EMIS for Iraq. In partnership with UNICEF,...
FAO provides the Ministry of Agriculture with information technology tools
Baghdad, February 15, 2021: Within the framework of the joint cooperation between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Iraqi Government for the achievement of...
FAO Iraq Delegation meets with H.E. Governor of Missan to discuss E.U. funded project in Southern Iraq [EN/AR]
23 January 2021 – Missan: Poor smallholder farmers and landless rural households in the Southern Governorates of Iraq will soon receive support to improve their agricultural productivity and...