From the UN Resident Coordinator's Office - Iraq: The United Nations' Continued Engagement in Iraq after UNAMI Following the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on 31 December 2025, the United Nations continues its work in Iraq under the leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator, in close […]
By John Lee. The UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) is concluding its 21-year mandate on December 31, with Special Representative Mohammed Al Hassan highlighting the country's progress from decades of conflict to holding six successful parliamentary elections. In a statement, he said that, despite advances, Iraq faces ongoing challenges including nearly one million internally […]
The Government of Iraq has made "several important steps and promising initiatives" one year since its formation, but more efforts are required to address the populations needs, the Head of the UN Mission in the country, UNAMI, told the Security Council on Tuesday. Presenting the Mission's latest report, UN Special Representative Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert updated ambassadors […]
In recent months and weeks, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has consistently called for dialogue as the most effective way out of the protracted political crisis. Meaningful dialogue among all Iraqi parties is now more urgent than ever, as recent events have demonstrated the rapid risk of escalation in this tense political […]
By John Lee. Abeer Alshimal Company For General Contracting Ltd., which has offices in Erbil, Dohuk and Mosul, has won a contract with UNAMI for the construction of "new infrastructure with new accommodation, office, welfare buildings at UNAMI Tamimi camp inside the Green Zone in Baghdad." The contract is valued at $1,567,215 and the end […]
By John Lee. FastIraq Co. For Information Technology Ltd., which has a head-office in Baghdad, has won a contract with UNAMI for the provision of "Primary Internet Bandwidth to UNAMI and UNITAD offices in Iraq." The contract is valued at $184,800 and has a potential end date of 30th November, 2024. (Source: UN)
UNAMI welcomes Iraq's adoption of a five-year Human Rights National Action Plan, launched on 26 July, at an event chaired by the Deputy Minister of Justice and organized with the support of the Office of the President and UNAMI's Human Rights Office. The Human Rights National Action Plan, prepared by the Ministry of Justice and […]
A special report, prepared by the Human Rights Office of UNAMI, outlines key human rights concerns regarding the demonstrations that occurred in Iraq from 1 to 9 October 2019. UNAMI’s interim findings indicate that serious human rights violations and abuses have been committed during the recent protests. The report contains a set of recommendations and […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Chief of Party (Livelihoods), Iraq/Syria, Concern Worldwide Capacity Building Project Manager, Triangle Génération Humanitaire (TGH) Mobile Team Member, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Referral Focal Point, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Associate Information Analyst, UNAMI - United […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Senior Communication with Communities, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Requisitions Assistant, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Senior Human Rights Officer, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Reporting Officer, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission […]
The Women's Advisory Group (WAG) on Reconciliation and Politics, which was established in October 2018 with the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), was officially inaugurated on Thursday in Baghdad. The Group is expected to lobby for the advancement of women's role in politics and making their voices heard. Women continue […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Field Coordinator, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Head of Solutions Mapping, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Head of Experimentation, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Head of Exploration, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Transport Assistant, UNAMI - United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Driver, UNAMI - United Nations […]
