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August 2023
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Press Release
Stronger Together: Yezidi Survivors Groups Mark Genocide, 9 Years Later

Sinjar, Iraq – On Thursday, 3 August 2023, nine years since the Yezidi genocide perpetrated by Daesh, survivor groups in Sinjar came together to mark the anniversary by holding their first ever public activities: a candle-lit vigil honouring the thousands who lost their lives, and a community afforestation campaign – a watershed moment towards the amplification of youth voices and leadership in Iraq.

August 2023
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Press Release
FAO Strengthens National Capacities in Data Management and Analysis for Animal Disease Surveillance and Reporting

Baghdad, 9 August 2023. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (MoAWR-KRI) delivered a hands-on training on “Data Management and Analysis” in Baghdad. This five-day training commenced on 6 August 2023 under “Improving Delivery of Animal Health Services and Disease Surveillance in Iraq” project funded by the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

August 2023
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Validation Training: FAO training workshop on Water Productivity in Iraq

Baghdad, 30 July 2023 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has taken a giant leap towards sustainable water management and agricultural efficiency with its recent two-day training on WaPOR Data Validation. This event, held on the 26th and 27th of July 2023, marks a significant milestone in Iraq's journey towards optimizing water resources through the innovative use of remote sensing technology.