Tag Archives | United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

BEIT Project Addresses Iraq's Housing and Employment Challenges

From the United Nations (Iraq): The BEIT Project Integrates Policy, Legal Frameworks, and Practical Solutions to Address Iraq's Housing and Employment Challenges The Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) towards Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq project held its second Steering Committee Meeting in Baghdad. In his opening remarks, Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Al Sayed, […]

Iraq Launches National Housing Policy 2025-2030

By John Lee. The Government of Iraq, with support from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and funding from the European Union (EU), has launched the National Housing Policy (NHP) 2025-2030, providing a comprehensive framework to address the country's housing challenges and promote equitable, sustainable urban development. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani praised the […]

UN-Habitat, Japan Expand Efforts to Support Returnees

By John Lee. The Government of Japan and UN-Habitat have expanded their joint efforts to support returnees and vulnerable communities in Northern Iraq, in coordination with the Government of Iraq. A new Japanese contribution to the Japan Village Project in Mosul will provide 24 additional social housing units, increasing the total capacity to 500 returnees […]

Project to drive Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq

By John Lee. The Ministry of Planning (MoP), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UN-Habitat, and the International Trade Centre (ITC), hosted the first Steering Committee Meeting of the Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) Towards Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq project, funded by the European Union (EU). The BEIT initiative […]

Enhancing Living Conditions in the Japan Village Project

From UN Habitat: Toyota Iraq Joins UN-Habitat to Enhance Living Conditions in the Japan Village Project UN-Habitat Iraq and Toyota Iraq formalised a new partnership during a signing ceremony at Toyota Iraq's office in Erbil. The newly launched initiative aims to enhance infrastructure and living standards for approximately 9,000 residents of the Japan Village and […]

Digitising Land Administration Systems in Iraq

From UN-Habitat Iraq: Transitioning to E-land Governance in Iraq: UN-Habitat and the Ministry of Justice are collaborating on a new project to digitise land administration systems in Iraq In a significant move towards enhancing Iraq's long-term development and reform process, the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), announces […]

Stimulating Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq

Joint Programme Launched to Stimulate Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq A multi-partner programme to foster decent work opportunities for Iraqi youth and addressing the need for affordable housing, especially among lower-income and vulnerable populations was launched in Baghdad today. The European Union (EU) has provided 20 million Euros to the United Nations Human […]

Developing Residential Area for Returnees in Mosul

UN-Habitat and the Government of Japan are collaborating to develop the residential area designated for returnees under Mosul's Master Plan The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) welcomes renewed collaboration with the Government of Japan to develop peacebuilding activities and durable solutions in Northern Iraq, with a focus on assisting returnees from Mosul, one of […]

Netherlands supports Land Reforms in Iraq

UN-Habitat receives generous support from the Government of the Netherlands to Initiate Policy Dialogue on the Land Legal Framework Reform and Secure Tenure Rights for Internally Displaced Iraqis The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) welcomes a contribution of USD 1.9 million from the Government of The Netherlands through the LAND-at-scale programme (http://rvo.nl/landatscale) to reform […]

Combatting Sand Storms in Southern Iraq and Kuwait

Combatting Transboundary Sand and Dust Storms in Southern Iraq and Kuwait UN-Habitat with partners has embarked on a new project on improving cities' resilience against the impact of sand and dust storms. The project kick-off was celebrated in form of a workshop with over 50 participants, co-hosted by the Governorate of Basra and the Kuwait […]

Improving Employment Opportunities for people in Basra

UN-Habitat and ILO work together to improve access to employment opportunities for vulnerable women and men living in Basra's underserviced settlements UN-Habitat and the ILO in Iraq are collaborating to increase access to employment opportunities for young women and men living in underserviced settlements in Basra, where the unemployment rate is high and living condition […]