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Successful Conclusion of Recovery Programme in Western Ninewa

UN-Habitat Iraq Marks Successful Conclusion of EU-funded "Support for Urban Recovery and Peacebuilding in Western Ninewa" Programme The UN-Habitat Iraq Programme "Support for Urban Recovery and Peacebuilding in Western Ninewa" proudly convened its final Steering Committee Meeting, held recently in Erbil. This initiative, funded by the European Union through the EU Regional Trust Fund in […]

Platforms to Empower Youth to Combat Climate Change in Iraq

From UNICEF: UNICEF in Iraq and Ministry of Youth and Sports Launch Platforms to Empower Youth to Combat Climate Change On International Youth Day, UNICEF and the Ministry of Youth and Sports launch a series of new innovative platforms designed to empower Iraqi youth and address the pressing challenges posed by climate change. These pioneering […]

UNICEF, Daewoo supporting Education in Basra

UNICEF, funded by Daewoo E&C, to provide early childhood education support to 750 children from disadvantaged areas of Basra UNICEF has signed a partnership with Daewoo E&C to provide 750 young children with access to early childhood education (ECE) services in disadvantaged areas in Basra Governorate. Co-led by the Basra Directorate of Education, this partnership […]

UN warns of Iraqi Climate Crisis, Human Rights Concerns

By John Lee. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has concluded an official visit to Iraq with a warning about the dangers of climate change in the country. He also expressed concerns on other human rights issues, such as freedom of expression and the use of torture. Full statement from UN […]

Iraq Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem

Iraq eliminates trachoma as a public health problem The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Iraq for having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the fifth country in WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region to achieve this milestone. "The success of Iraq's national trachoma programme has shown what can be achieved with national leadership and […]

UNAMI awards $1.5m Contract to Basra Int'l Hotel

By John Lee. The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has awarded a contract for the rental of fully serviced interim accommodation and office facilities for UNAMI in Basra. It was awared to Sumer For Real Investments Ltd (doing business as Basra International Hotel), and will run for three years, from 1st August 2023 […]

Poland gives another $270k for Iraqi Stabilization

Poland reaffirms commitment to Iraq's stabilization with additional US$270,000 contribution Iraq's post-ISIL stabilization efforts will continue to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable, as the Government of Poland reaffirmed its commitment with an additional inject of funding in the amount of 1.1 million Polish zloty (approximately US$ 270,000) towards UNDP's Funding […]

Sustainable Development of Food Industry in Iraq

UNIDO and Government of Japan Collaborate on Sustainable Development of the Food Industry by Building Iraqi Government Staff Capacity The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, conducted the second training workshop on food safety and quality. This workshop was a significant component of the project "Emergency […]

UNDP "Unwaveringly Committed to Supporting Iraq"

By John Lee. A senior UN official has said that support for the country's efforts to reintegrate displaced people is critical to preventing extremism and boosting recovery. Asako Okai, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Secretary-General and Crisis Bureau Director, added that, "UNDP is unwaveringly committed to supporting Iraq." Full statement from UNDP: One million […]

Urgent Action needed to Safeguard Iraq's Marshes

FAO Renews its Call for Urgent Action to safeguard Iraq's Marshes and Buffalo Producers from Severe Climate Change and Water Scarcity FAO Iraq is deeply concerned about the grave consequences of climate change and water scarcity on the marshes (Al Ahwar) and buffalo producers in the Southern Iraq. Alarming field reports from the project team, […]

UN Awards New Contract in Sinjar, Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations (UN) Secretariat has awarded Taj Al-Saqr Company For General Contracting a contract for the construction of a children's playground and rehabilitation of five-player football pitch in Qirawan, Sinjar District. The contract value is $90,266. (Source: UNGM)