Hundreds of loans have been disbursed to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing MSMEs through the project, contributing to the creation and retention of more than 1,200 job opportunities for Iraqi host...
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World Children’s Day - To establish flourishing communities, today and in the future, we must protect the rights of every child
Erbil, Iraq - November 20, 2023: Thirty-four years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), establishing minimum standards for protecting the...
UNICEF commends the Government of Iraq for signing the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action [EN/AR/KU]
On the eve of World Children’s Day, the Government of Iraq takes important strides to accelerate progress towards the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the country Baghdad, 19 November 2023 –...
WHO and Ministry of Health join forces to combat neglected tropical diseases in Iraq [EN/AR]
19 November 2023, Baghdad, Iraq – In the remote district of Qaem, in western Iraq near the Syrian border, a family faced the challenge of leprosy – a neglected tropical disease that often goes...
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Iraq ‑ Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #3, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023
SITUATION AT A GLANCE 2.5 MILLION People in Need of Humanitarian Assistance UN – March 2022 991,000 Number of People Intended to Receive Assistance in 2023 UN – February 2023 1.2 MILLION Estimated...
ISHM: November 9 - 16, 2023
Key Takeaways: Iraq's Federal Supreme Court Removes Parliament Speaker Halbousi From Office -- On November 14, Iraq's Federal Supreme Court issued a ruling, final and not subject to appeal,...
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Human security and sustainable development in Iraq and the Arab World: Reality, Challenges, and Ways Forward [EN/AR]
Baghdad, Iraq (ILO News) An international conference was held in Baghdad on the 15th and 16th of November, bringing together academics, stakeholders, tripartite constituents and partners from across...
FAO improves Animal Health Services and Disease Surveillance in Iraq [EN/AR]
Training of Trainers workshop on regular maintenance for equipment operation and calibration Baghdad, Iraq - 10 November 2023 In a significant step towards improving animal health services and animal...
ISHM: November 2 - 9, 2023
Key Takeaways: Blinken’s Visit Met Brazen Kataib Hezbollah Threat; Sudani In Tehran For Talks With Khamenei – On November 5, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Baghdad for talks with PM...
Iraqi Anti-Corruption Academy Launches Laserfiche: A Digital Transformation Milestone Against Corruption [EN/AR]
Baghdad, 7 November 2023 - E-governance represents a fundamental shift in the way governments around the world are embracing their mission. By harnessing the potential of technology, Governments are...
Visit to Iraq by the Independent Strategic Review Team mandated by Security Council resolution 2682 (2023) [EN/AR/KU]
Mr. Volker Perthes, Head of the Independent Strategic Review Team of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), arrived in Baghdad for an official visit to the Republic of Iraq from 6-27...
Consistent funding from the European Union provides unwavering legal support to vulnerable Iraqis [EN/AR/KU]
Baghdad, Iraq, 07 November 2023 - UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is grateful for the continued support of the European Union through its Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) to...
ISHM: October 26 - November 2, 2023
Key Takeaways: Government, CF Rejects Sadr’s Call To Expel The U.S. Ambassador; Militia Commander Says Decision Has Been Made To Fight U.S. Forces – On October 27, Muqtada al-Sadr called on the Iraqi...
MSF hands over medical activities at Sinuni General Hospital in Sinjar [EN/AR]
Five years after our first efforts to restore people’s access to medical services in Sinuni district, in Iraq’s Ninewa governorate, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has handed over our medical...
UN Habitat Newsletter - Issue 31, July 2023 [EN/AR]
In this newsletter we present some of our efforts in aiding the Government of Iraq to enhance landgovernance and secure tenure for all citizens. Additionally, we highlight key achievements,...
Drivers of Climate-Induced Displacement in Iraq: Climate Vulnerability Assessment (October 2023)
Climate change and environmental degradation have contributed to the displacement of at least 55,290 individuals in assessed locations in central and southern Iraq between January 2016 and October...
UNITAD hands over landmark investigative report to the Iraqi judiciary on ISIL’s chemical weapons crimes in Iraq [EN/AR]
Baghdad 31 October 2023: Today, Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD) in Iraq, Mr. Christian...
UNITAD Launches a Program of Cooperation with al-Alamain Institute for Graduate Studies [EN/AR]
Baghdad 30 October 2023: The United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD) launched a Program of Cooperation with al-Alamain Institute for...
Identifying key preparedness and response gaps of drought and water scarcity response actors - (October 2023)
CONTEXT & RATIONALE Iraq has been classified as the fifth most affected country by climate change effects and has already started facing drought. The drought has caused displacement and loss of...
Ninewa police station back in action thanks to support from UNDP and Italy [EN/AR]
Baghdad, Iraq, 25 October 2023 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Interior of Iraq today reopened the Hatra police station, aiming to enhance law enforcement...