Baghdad, Iraq, 20 March 2022 – On 19 March, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and the National Committee on the Implementation of the Strategy to Prevent Violent Extremism at the National Security Advisory launched the first dialogue session on the establishment of the Network of Religious Leaders to Prevent Violent Extremism in Iraq.
The International Day of Nowruz was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2010. An ancient festivity celebrating rebirth on the first day of Spring, Nowruz plays a significant role in strengthening the ties among peoples, as it proclaims the renewal of life and harmony, honoring values of peace, solidarity, forgiveness and reconciliation.
The International Day of Nowruz was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2010.
The International Day of Nowruz was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2010.
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture, Eng. Muhammad Al-Khafaji, inaugurated the activities of the thirteenth agricultural week on the grounds of the Baghdad International Fair, under the slogan “Protecting and Supporting the Agricultural Product is a Guarantee to Achieve Sustainable Food Security for the period from 19 to 25 March 2022. Also present was His Excellency the Minister Youth and Sports, members of the Iraqi Parliament and the FAO Representative in Iraq Dr. Salah ElHajj Hassan, the president and members of the agricultural associations, as well as a large number of farmers, officials and those interested in agricultural affairs.
Nowruz is a celebration of new beginnings.
Baghdad – 21 March 2022 - The KfW Development Bank and UNOPS signed an agreement to support the conflict-affected communities in Anbar governorate and Sinjar district in Ninewa governorate in Iraq.
