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Iraq, UN Discuss New Environmental Advisory Group Formation
The Iraqi Ministry of Environment and the United Nations have discussed the formation of the Environment and Climate Change Advisory Group, a new initiative aimed at tackling Iraq’s pressing environmental challenges, including air pollution in major cities. The group will serve as a platform for coordinating national and international efforts,…
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Iraq Boosts Diplomacy for UN Human Rights Council Seat
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs and Legal Affairs, Ambassador Shorsh Khaled Saeed, chaired a virtual meeting aimed at advancing Iraq’s candidacy for membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2026-2028 term. The meeting brought together heads of political and multilateral…
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Shanasheel Al Basra Museum Welcomes UN Special Representative
Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), visited the Shanasheel Al Basra Museum as part of his ongoing visit to southern Iraq. During his visit, Dr. Al Hassan explored the…
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Al-Ghadeer Park Opens in Basrah City, Iraq
The European Union, UN-Habitat and local authorities celebrated the opening of Al-Ghadeer park in Jurf Al Melah, Basra. This joint effort to uplift urban communities is part of the project “Increasing Access to Employment Opportunities for Vulnerable Urban Populations in Basra City in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis”. This initiative…
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Iraq and UN Discuss Support for Displaced Communities
The Minister of Migration and Displacement, Ms. Evan Faeq Jabro, hosted Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Ishaq, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian and Development Coordinator in Iraq, along with his delegation, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Baghdad. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation…
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UNICEF Comments on Iraq’s Progress
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani held a pivotal meeting with UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Sunday, during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The talks centered on key childhood issues, children’s rights under international law, and the strides Iraq has made in these…
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Cultural Relations Prepares Final UNESCO Report on Promoting Cultural Diversity
In line with its commitment to safeguarding and promoting cultural diversity, Iraq is preparing its second national report for UNESCO. The General Department of Cultural Relations, under the supervision of Director General Dr. Alaa Abu Al-Hassan Al-Alaq, recently organised a workshop focused on the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection…
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Food and Agriculture Organisation Launches Cleanup Drive for Hawizeh Marshes
Baghdad, August 26, 2024 – In observance of World Water Week 2024, taking place between 25-29 August, and as part of the “Water is Life” initiative, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Iraq, in partnership with the Iraqi government, local authorities, and fishermen, has launched a 10-day…
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UNESCO Conference Highlights Digital Transformation Initiatives in Iraq
the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Paris’ participation in UNESCO’s “The Digital Age” conference, organised by Al Basheer Foundation, was a notable highlight. Held at UNESCO headquarters, the event convened global experts, diplomats, and industry leaders to discuss the transformative impact of digital technologies. Representing the foundation, delegates…
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Conference on Peacebuilding in the MENA Regions
Geneva, Switzerland – (iina) The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) hosts a conference on the 28th of September about the role of media in conflict resolution, peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts in the Middle-East and North Africa, using Iraq as a model. They are partnering with the Permanent Mission of…
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