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Baghdad, 13 March 2023 – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, opened a newly renovated women's protection centre in Baghdad on 11 March. The centre was upgraded and rehabilitated in partnership with UN-HABITAT with financial support from the French Government. The centre provides physical protection and a range of services to gender-based violence survivors.

Erbil, Iraq, 16 March 2023 – Today, local authorities, community leaders, and civil society members came together following the signing of ten peace agreements to enhance social cohesion across areas of Kirkuk and Ninewa. The peace agreements were tailored to maximize impact for each area, addressing the creation of administrative units as needed and agreeing upon key tenets to promote peaceful coexistence including encouraging community reintegration and combatting hate speech.

The German Government, through the KfW Development Bank, supports UNICEF with €35 million to ensure children’s equitable access to basic sustainable social services.

Baghdad, Iraq – The 14th edition of the Agricultural Week exhibition was officially launched yesterday at the Baghdad International Fair, under the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister and the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Agriculture.