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Fast Facts
Which UN organizations operate in Iraq?
The United Nations in Iraq comprises two field missions (UNAMI and UNITAD), UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, working at the community, governorate and national levels across the Republic of Iraq.
UNAMI
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is a special political mission established in 2003 by UN Security Council Resolution 1500, at the request of the Government of Iraq. Its role was greatly expanded in 2007 with the adoption of Resolution 1770.
UNAMI is headed by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq, who is supported by two deputies. One Deputy SRSG oversees Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance, while a second Deputy SRSG oversees UN humanitarian and development efforts and also performs the functions of Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq.
Through its resolution 2682 (2023), adopted on 30 May 2023, the Security Council extended the mandate of UNAMI until 31 May 2024.
UNAMI has an authorized strength of 776 personnel (279 international, 495 national and 2 UNV). The Mission’s budget for 2023: USD 96.9 million.
The Mission is administered by the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and supported by the Department of Peace Operations as well as the Department of Operational Support.