UN IRAQ
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WFP IRAQ PARTNERS WITH THE MINISTRY OF TRADE TO REFORM THE PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN IRAQ
On Sunday, 26 March, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signed a Letter of Cooperation (LoC) with the Government of Iraq’s Ministry of Trade (MoT) to formalize their collaboration to reform the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Iraq. By signing the LoC, WFP and MoT commit to providing access…
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WFP IRAQ FORCED TO REDUCE LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO DISPLACED IRAQIS AND SYRIAN REFUGEES DUE TO FUNDING SHORTFALL
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced today that due to funding shortfalls it will not be able to continue providing monthly food assistance to 137,000 Internally Displaced People (IDPs) who were being served by WFP in 27 camps. In addition, according to the current funding situation assistance to…
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Germany and UNICEF step up their joint efforts to reach over one million vulnerable people in Iraq.
The Government of Germany, through the KfW Development Bank, has stepped up its efforts in supporting UNICEF with a €35 million grant to reach more than 1,000,000 people in Iraq, including returnees, vulnerable Iraqis, IDPs, Syrian refugees in and out of camps, host communities and marginalized groups. This partnership will…
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UNFPA teams up with Viber to raise awareness on early marriage and facilitate information-sharing
UNFPA Iraq and Viber have officially launched a social media awareness campaign to promote information-sharing on early marriage in Iraq. The campaign seeks to engage young people in an easy and interactive approach, providing them with the necessary knowledge and information to make informed choices about their lives. The initiative…
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Renovated Women Protection Centre in Baghdad provides hope for gender-based violence survivors
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, opened a newly renovated women’s protection centre in Baghdad on 11 March. The centre was upgraded and rehabilitated in partnership with UN-HABITAT with financial support from the French Government. The centre provides physical protection…
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Association of Women Judges Commemorates International Day of Women Judges with the support of UN Iraq
Iraq’s Association of Women Judges commemorated the International Day of Women Judges for the first time in Iraq with the support of Honorable Chief Justice Faiq Zaidan and the United Nations in Iraq. In 2021, with Resolution 75/274, the United Nations General Assembly declared 10 March as the International Day…
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Statement from the special representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq
Excellencies, Distinguished guests, good morning. I’m very happy to be here and, if you allow me, I would like to open my remarks by paying tribute to Mr. Jassim al-Asadi. His lifelong commitment to environmental conservation is not only appreciated, but also essential. We need people like Mr. Jassim. They…
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UN renews commitment to Iraqi women and girls as Baghdad named the Capital of Arab Women 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 acceleration of their empowerment as well as the strengthening of gender equality. To mark the occasion in Iraq, the Council of…
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Transcript: Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq Remarks on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Good evening. I am glad to be here. And, I mean that. It is a real honour to address you all, on the occasion of 8 March, the day I would say in our calendar year, when we reflect on achievements and recommit to the further advancement of women. And,…
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Transcript: UN Secretary General’s statement during Erbil visit press conference
Ladies and gentlemen of the press – thank you for your presence. I am very glad to be back in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In my previous visits to the area, including as High Commissioner for Refugees, I was always deeply touched by the generosity and solidarity of the…
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