Basra, Iraq; 29 January 2021 -The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq, Ms. Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano visited Basra and Thi-Qar last week.
Basra, 27 January, 2021 – Under the Patronage of H.E. Minister of Agriculture Muhammad Karim Jasim AlKhafaji and the presence of the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq, Ms. Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN Habitat) officially launched two projects funded by the European Union in Iraq as part of the EU Action Document for “Support to Governance and Sustainable Job creation in Iraq”. The event brought together representatives of the Government, the European Union, as well as representatives of the diplomatic community and the UN system.
Baghdad, 28 January 2021 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, visited today the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) in Baghdad.
Basra, Thursday 28 January: FAO organized a training workshop in the Basra for staff from the Directorates of Agriculture in the Governorates of Basra, Missan, and Thi-Qar.
UNICEF calls on all parties to protect children as they continue to bear the brunt of poverty and violence. Statement from Dr Paula Bulancea, UNICEF acting Representative in Iraq
Baghdad, 27 January 2021 – The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in Iraq welcomes an additional contribution of EUR 1.5 million (approximately USD 1.8 million) from the Government of Belgium that will play a pivotal role in supporting the Government of Iraq to assist those impacted by explosive ordnance.
Baghdad, 27 January 2021 – Iraq’s recovery from COVID-19 should be seen as an opportunity to strengthen the country’s social protection system to support the most vulnerable, according to a new report released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
BAGHDAD, 26 January 2021- United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Iraq are working together to help young forcibly displaced persons and host community members develop skills and transition from training to decent employment.
