Education
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Iraq Takes Stand Against Child Labour With Shafak Foundation
The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in cooperation with the Shafaq Foundation for Human Rights, has organized the launch of the National Guidelines for Combating Child Labour. The guide is meant to show an alliance in governmental organizations and human rights organizations to help ensure that children are provided with…
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Iraqi Government Introduces New Anti-Bullying Initiative Across Schools
On Wednesday this week, the Iraqi Department of studies conducted a workshop titled “Life Skills to Combat Bullying in Children” as a way to help adults in the education industry to provide tools and support children that are facing bullying in schools. This workshop was held at the Circle Hall…
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Ministry of Health Celebrates Autism Awareness Day
Just today, on April 23, the Iraqi Ministry of Health hosted an event to celebrate World Autism Awareness day, along with the participation of specialists. The event was created as a message of support for the individuals on the autism spectrum along with their families. In a speech addressing the…
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Interview with Hidden Histories on Preserving Iraqi Culture
Preserving a culture as expansive and intricate as Iraqi culture is not an easy feat, especially for Iraqis living in London. However, that is a task that the organisation Hidden Histories has dedicated itself to completing. Co-founded in 2021 by a Baghdad native Eiman Munro, she focuses on bringing Iraqi…
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New Government Initiative to Boost Creativity Amongst Iraqi Youth
As part of an ongoing incentive to develop artistic skills amongst Iraqi youth, the Youth Culture and Arts Department had created and hosted a workshop called “Developing and Empowering Youth Creative Talents in Cinema and Theatre” earlier this week, to teach beginner filmmaking skills. These skills include writing, performing, directing…
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UNESCO Strengthens Youth Employability in Nineveh Through Skills Training
UNESCO continues to enhance youth employment opportunities in Nineveh Governorate through its project Enhancing Employability for Youth in Nineveh, Mosul, an initiative focused on building the capacity of local trainers and providing young people with practical, market-relevant skills that support their active participation in society. The programme aims to equip…
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PM Al-Sudani Reviews Private University Performance
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani held a special meeting on Wednesday to assess the performance of private universities and colleges across Iraq, highlighting the government’s focus on strengthening regulatory supervision and enhancing educational standards in the private higher education sector. Iraq currently has more than 65 licensed private universities and…
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UNESCO Strengthens Iraq’s Future Judiciary with Artificial Intelligence Training
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape societies worldwide, Iraq’s judicial system is preparing for a future in which courts must confront crimes committed through algorithms, digital evidence and rapidly evolving technologies. To address these emerging challenges, UNESCO has successfully concluded a specialised five-month training programme on artificial intelligence for students…
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UNESCO, Japan Launch Ninewa Project to Rebuild Education
UNESCO and the Government of Japan have launched the project “Reviving the Bridges for Peace in Ninewa: Education and Reconciliation for Conflict-Affected Communities”, aimed at supporting youth and local communities in West Mosul and Sinjar to overcome the long-term impacts of conflict. The initiative will strengthen social cohesion and peacebuilding…
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UNICEF Launches EMIS Across Thousands of Iraqi Schools
UNICEF said on Monday it has begun implementing the Education Management Information System (EMIS) in thousands of Iraqi schools, aiming to improve governance, planning and service delivery within the national education system. The system is now operating in more than 16,000 schools nationwide, providing education authorities and school administrators with…
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