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Iraq Secures Major Climate Investment to Strengthen Community Resilience
In a major step towards a stronger, climate-resilient future, Iraq has secured a funding of $22.5 million USD, through the World Food Programme (WFP) and funded by the Green Climate Fund. The initiative will support communities across Basra, Dhi-Qar and Diwaniya. Implemented by WFP, the project aims to reinforce food…
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UNMAS Iraq Welcomes China’s Peace and Security Support
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes a new contribution from the People’s Republic of China, with support from the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund – Peace and Security Sub-Fund. This marks China’s first-ever contribution to UNMAS Iraq. Their support will allow for increased civilian…
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Iraq Builds Consensus for Stronger, Fairer Social Systems
In partnership with the United Nations and its agencies, including the World Food Programme and UNICEF, the Iraqi government has concluded a two-day national consultation to outline the country’s future commitments ahead of the WSSD2 summit in Doha this November. The meeting brought together key ministries, civil society representatives and…
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UNESCO and Partners Protect Mental Health of Iraqi Journalists
In partnership with UNESCO, the Digital Reporting Platform for Women Journalists and the Iraqi Judiciary has launched a specialised training programme to improve mental health support for women journalists across Iraq. The initiative integrates artificial intelligence into its assessment methods, helping to identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress, psychological pressure, and…
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UNFPA and Japan Open New Maternity Ward in Diwaniyah
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the government of Japan and the Al-Diwaniyah Governorate authorities marked a major milestone on the 13th of April. An official inauguration ceremony took place at the Diwaniyah Specialised Maternity Hospital to commemorate the opening of the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit…
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Iraq and UN Strengthen Ties for a Shared Future
The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Iraq, Mohammed Al- Hassan, met with the Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al- Sudani, to review ongoing cooperation. The PM commended the UN’s decades of support to Iraq, and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continued collaboration with UN agencies, particularly in areas such as climate…
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Iraq Women’s Forum Highlights Leadership and Innovation
The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq for Political Affairs and Electoral Assistance, Mr. Claudio Cordone, attended the “Iraqi Women and Civil Society Forum: Leadership and Influence: A Future towards Sustainability and Innovation” in Baghdad on March 15th. The event, organised by the Kahramana Organization for…
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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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