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The Sustainable Development Goals in Iraq
The Sustainable Development Goals are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in Iraq:
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06 September 2021
United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework IRAQ (UNSDCF)
For decades, Iraq has suffered political instability caused by armed conflict, waves of internal displacement, and the resulting socio‐economic crises. The decline in the oil prices, on which the Government2is heavily dependent, the proliferation of armed actors operating outside State control, and the COVID‐19 pandemic exacerbated existing vulnerabilities. The youth popular uprisings, which started in October 2019, called for improved governance system, meaningful political reforms, economic growth, accountable political institutions and job opportunities.
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26 July 2022
Statement to the Security Council (A.O.B) SRSG Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert | Tuesday 26 July 2022
Thank you for the opportunity to provide an update on recent tragic events in Zakho District, Dohuk Governorate, resulting in the loss of nine civilian lives and injuring 33 others.
In my most recent briefing to this Council, I questioned - and not for the first time - the use of “shelling and missiles as the new normal for Iraq”, warning that this was a “very risky way to advance interests, and one which further weakens the State of Iraq”.
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Well, here is what we know so far.
In the early afternoon of 20 July, five rounds of artillery struck Parkha resort. This resort is a well-known tourist destination. And as would be expected at this time of year, it was packed with visitors - including children.
The first round impacted on an unpopulated hillside overlooking Parkha. However, the next rounds hit the centre of the resort, killing - as I said - nine civilians (including three children, one of whom was a one-year-old infant) and injuring 33. Eleven of the injured have reportedly undergone surgery and three remain in critical condition.
Immediately following the attack, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi established a committee. The same day, this committee visited the site of the attack to witness the devastation, to collect evidence and to engage with witnesses and local authorities.
Based on its assessment of the evidence collected, the Government of Iraq, in the clearest of terms, attributed the tragic events to Turkish armed forces. In the meantime, the Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a press release, stating that “Türkiye is against all kinds of attacks targeting civilians”, that it “is ready to take all steps to reveal the truth”, inviting “Iraqi government officials not to make statements under the influence of the rhetoric and propaganda of the treacherous terrorist organization and to cooperate in bringing the real perpetrators of this tragic incident into light”.
The next day, on social media, the Turkish Embassy in Baghdad stated, “we join our condolences for our Iraqi brothers who were martyred at the hands of the terrorist organization PKK”.
Meanwhile, also on 20 July, the PKK issued a statement denying presence in the area, blaming Türkiye for the attack.
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Mr. President,
In response to the tragic events, Iraq’s National Security Council held an emergency session the same day. This Council strongly condemned the “Turkish attack” and rejected the use of Iraqi territory as a base to attack neighbouring countries and “settle accounts”.
Among other directives issued, the Foreign Minister was tasked with preparing an integrated file on the “repeated Turkish attacks” against Iraq as well as to summon the Turkish Ambassador and recall the Iraqi Chargé d'Affaires from Ankara, without sending a new ambassador to Türkiye.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that Iraq’s government would “resort to the highest levels of diplomatic response”, including the UN Security Council.
On 21 July, Iraqi leaders from across the political spectrum held a high-level meeting and issued a joint statement condemning the “Turkish attack” and “supporting the procedures for international complaints”.
On 23 July, Prime Minister Mustafa al- Kadhimi met with KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. In a joint statement issued after the meeting, the two sides expressed their “strong condemnation of the Turkish aggressions on Iraqi territory”.
Also on 23 July, the Council of Representatives convened to discuss the incident in the presence of the Foreign and Defence Ministers, the Army Chief of Staff as well as the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations.
In his presentation to parliament, the Foreign Minister noted that more than 22,700 Turkish violations of Iraqi sovereignty had been recorded since 2018. He also stated that the Foreign Ministry had submitted 296 memoranda of protest against Turkish “interference” since 2018.
During the same meeting, the parliamentary Security and Defence committee recommended the expulsion of PKK elements from Iraq, the withdrawal of all Turkish forces, the redeployment of federal forces along the border with Türkiye, the abolition of security agreements - if any - with Türkiye, and a review of the defence budget to enhance its military capabilities.
In essence: while no one wishes for further escalation, Iraq demands that Türkiye withdraws its forces from all Iraqi lands and calls for an investigation.
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Mr. President,
This horrific attack on a well-known and clearly identifiable tourist site demonstrates a shocking disregard for civilian life and for the universally accepted standards of international humanitarian and human rights law which seek to protect civilians. While all parties to any conflict must take all feasible precautions to avoid harm to civilians at all times, this was clearly not adhered to.
In my conversation with Iraq’s Prime Minister yesterday, he once again emphasized the importance of a transparent and thorough investigation: independent or jointly. It is vital, he said, to put a stop to speculations, denials, misunderstandings and rising tensions. Meanwhile, I do understand that Türkiye is also ready to address the issue jointly, with Iraq, in order to determine exactly what happened.
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In conclusion, Mr. President, and as I have said many times in past years, Iraq rightfully rejects the notion that it can be treated as an arena for external and regional rivalries - as an arena where neighbours, and any other actor for that matter, routinely, and with impunity, violate its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Indeed, it is of the greatest importance that all attacks on Iraqi territory cease. Such aggression not only recklessly heightens national and regional tensions but also causes, as we have seen, grave human tragedies.
Thank you, Mr. President.
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17 May 2022
Dialogue on Countering Hate Speech, Discrimination and Marginalization
Today, the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, and Danielle Bell, Chief of UNAMI’s Human Rights Office jointly facilitated a countering dialogue on hate speech, discrimination and marginalization.
The event brought together 19 representatives (five women and 14 men) from Armenian, Bahai, Faili Kurds, Jewish, Kaka’i, People of African Descent, Roma, Sabean Mandean, Shabak, Turkmen, Yazidi and Zorastrians communities and as well as civil society organizations, journalists, Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights, Iraq Bar Association and Communications and Media Commission.
UN Special Advisor Nderitu shared the United Nations global perspective of hate speech noting that “hate speech and incitement to hatred and violence create deep rooted divisions along ethnic and religious grounds which limit the space to build trust and mutual understanding.” She added, “It is essential to address the root causes of hate speech and not only its online and off-line manifestations.” For this, Special Adviser Nderitu reminded participants of Iraq’s responsibilities as State party to the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and encouraged all components of Iraq to work together support development and implementation of actions plans aimed at addressing hate speech so as to do it effectively.
“Human beings have immense capacity to find solutions even to problems they themselves create,” she concluded.
“Inclusive, results-oriented dialogue matched by commitment and concrete actions is fundamental to ending long-standing inequalities and discrimination in Iraq”, said Ms. Bell during her remarks.
During an open discussion session, the participants highlighted key issues facing Iraq, offered solutions and identified next steps to address these issues.
Photos: UNAMI PIO/Sarmad Al-Safy
The event brought together 19 representatives (five women and 14 men) from Armenian, Bahai, Faili Kurds, Jewish, Kaka’i, People of African Descent, Roma, Sabean Mandean, Shabak, Turkmen, Yazidi and Zorastrians communities and as well as civil society organizations, journalists, Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights, Iraq Bar Association and Communications and Media Commission.
UN Special Advisor Nderitu shared the United Nations global perspective of hate speech noting that “hate speech and incitement to hatred and violence create deep rooted divisions along ethnic and religious grounds which limit the space to build trust and mutual understanding.” She added, “It is essential to address the root causes of hate speech and not only its online and off-line manifestations.” For this, Special Adviser Nderitu reminded participants of Iraq’s responsibilities as State party to the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and encouraged all components of Iraq to work together support development and implementation of actions plans aimed at addressing hate speech so as to do it effectively.
“Human beings have immense capacity to find solutions even to problems they themselves create,” she concluded.
“Inclusive, results-oriented dialogue matched by commitment and concrete actions is fundamental to ending long-standing inequalities and discrimination in Iraq”, said Ms. Bell during her remarks.
During an open discussion session, the participants highlighted key issues facing Iraq, offered solutions and identified next steps to address these issues.
Photos: UNAMI PIO/Sarmad Al-Safy
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05 April 2022
UNAMI HRO and INSM facilitate global brown bag discussion on digital rights and digital security (UNAMI)
Baghdad, 5 April 2022 - UNAMI’s Human Rights Office in cooperation with the Iraqi Network for Social Media (INSM), facilitated today a global “brown bag” discussion on digital rights and digital security for UN human rights presences around the world.
From December 2021 to March 2022, UNAMI’s Human Rights Office in cooperation with INSM implemented a cutting-edge project to enhance the online protection of Iraqi human rights defenders, bloggers, journalists and activists through a series of trainings on digital rights and online security, attended by approximately 200 participants. This was accompanied by the provision of a digital security guide, a digital help desk, and tailor-made digital security assessments for Iraqi NGOs. Moreover, the project provided a platform for dialogue between Iraqi authorities, private companies, and civil society representatives, outlining steps to strengthen rights in the online space.
The implementation of this project was met with enormous interest from civil society, given the increasing role cyberspace plays in the monitoring, reporting and advocacy of human rights, while recognizing the critical need to mitigate online risks, improve data protection and online communication, and adopt digital security policies. UNAMI HRO and INSM presented lessons learnt and outlined steps on how to expand activities on digital rights in Iraq. 21 participants from various UN field missions and OHCHR country offices joined the meeting, reflecting on their own experiences and highlighting the criticality of the fast-evolving field of digital security for the protection and promotion of human rights.
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IHEC and UNAMI conclude lessons learned workshop
IHEC and UNAMI conclude lessons learned workshop
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19 August 2022
Commemorating 19th anniversary of attack on its HQ in Baghdad, UNAMI reaffirms commitment to the people of Iraq
The 19th of August is a day that is deeply etched in the collective memory of UNAMI and the United Nations as a whole. On this day in 2003, a bombing targeted the headquarters of the UN mission in Baghdad, killing 22 of our colleagues, including Special Representative Sérgio Vieira de Mello, and injuring about 150 others.
The victims were UN staff working to support the country’s post-conflict recovery. Since 2009, the day has been designated World Humanitarian Day, which is marked annually to recognize the essential work of humanitarians worldwide.
As we in the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) remember the souls lost, the injured and the families who continue to carry the scars of that tragedy, we also recall the goal behind their ultimate sacrifice, the same goal we reaffirm today: support to the people of Iraq.
Iraq has experienced countless difficulties in recent years, with the ongoing political crisis only the most recent protracted challenge. However, none of the current disagreements are impossible to resolve, nor can be considered more important than the national interest.
The many sacrifices made to restore Iraq’s standing should not go in vain: all efforts should be mobilized towards dialogue and solutions for the greater good of the people.
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18 August 2022
New agri-business alliances to benefit farmers in Iraq
“Although it is true that I cannot read and write, yet we are highly talented in agriculture. My family has been cultivating fruits and vegetables for ages.”
Ms. Hayat (Um Laith) is proud of her heritage as an Iraqi farmer.
She lost her husband to armed conflict and is now bringing up their 6 children all by herself, relying on income from vegetable farming with potato as the main crop.
Being a woman, she has limited opportunities and lacks awareness to interact with buyers in the market. She relies on male members of the extended family and at times even on neighbours to sell her produce in the local market.
After participating in a workshop held in Mosul recently, she is inspired with new ideas of doing business. She sees an opportunity to be able to make market decisions herself, becoming in charge of shaping her business.
“Participating in this workshop gave me an opportunity to meet with potato buyers along with other potato farmers, and experts,” exclaims Um Laith.
Iraqi farmers and agri-businesses need advanced training and technical support including a profitable business model, lasting business connections with trusted buyers, and a vibrant supporting business eco-system.
12 market awareness workshops have already been organized throughout the country linking poultry, tomato or potato producers with reputable buyers. The workshops are followed by the creation of Agri-business alliances, allowing producers to understand market requirements, upgrade their business model to seize these remunerative market opportunities by drafting business plans, and establish long-term business deals with other members of the value chain.
The first Agri-business Alliance was formed in Al Qubaa (Mosul). It has connected 35 potato producers with Beirut Erbil for Potato Products (BEPP), a large potato chips factory in Iraq willing to buy their production at a higher price.
Farmers and SMEs joining the alliances gain market access – through direct and meaningful connection with buyers and support for developing their own local business plans. They will also be able to identify their immediate needs for technical support and investment in coordination with buyers. Training on resource-intensive agriculture, post-harvest practices, quality improvement, food safety based on buyer requirements will also help them run competitive and profitable businesses.
Um Laith is one of 3,000 farmers and SMEs, who will be brought together in similar agri-business alliances through the European Union (EU) funded “Strengthening the Agriculture and Agri-food Value Chain and Improving trade policy in Iraq” (SAAVI) project, implemented by the International Trade Centre.
The project contributes to inclusive economic growth and job creation, particularly for youth, by improving Iraq’s agriculture competitiveness and supporting trade development.
The project forms part of the overall EU special measure for supporting employment creation and improving economic governance in Iraq. As such, SAAVI is fully aligned with the activities of FAO, IOM, ILO, UNESCO and GIZ in the domain of private sector engagement and agricultural development.
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07 August 2022
UNAMI Office of Electoral Assistance holds workshop on gender mainstreaming in election process for Independent High Election Commission staff in Ninewa Governorate
The UNAMI Office of Electoral Assistance (OEA) field office advisors in Mosul recently organized and facilitated a workshop “Gender mainstreaming in elections” for Independent High Election Commission (IHEC) staff in Mosul, Ninewa Governorate. The workshop covered several important topics of gender in elections including equality, equity and gender in general, electoral legislation, gender quota and violence committed against women in elections, amongst others. Through this training, participants gained knowledge and understanding on the experiences of men and women in the electoral process, emphasizing the importance of women's participation in electoral processes and democracy building, providing the tools for the Governorate Election Offices' (GEO) staff to analyse electoral processes and elections from a gender perspective. Participants discussed and recommended the importance for UNAMI to engage the political parties and organize workshops to present gender in context of the legal framework. Workshop hosted total of twelve participants of which three were women. IHEC GEO staff included plethora of staff with GEO Manager, heads of training unit and media units, political party affairs division staff in presence.
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07 August 2022
UNAMI Office of Electoral Assistance (OEA) holds a workshop for Independent High Election Commission (IHEC) staff from Kirkuk Governorate
The UNAMI Office of Electoral Assistance (OEA) recently held a two-day workshop on 'gender mainstreaming in elections' for the Independent High Election Commission (IHEC) staff from Kirkuk Governorate Election Offices (GEO).
Specific topics discussed in the workshop were gender factor in elections and electoral legislation, gender quota and violence committed against women in elections.
Participants of the workshop learned about the differences in the experiences of men and women in the electoral process, emphasizing the importance of women's participation in electoral processes and democracy building, providing the tools for the GEOs’ staff to analyse electoral processes and elections from a gender perspective.
Workshop hosted 16 participants that included six female staff members of the IHEC GEO. Among the participants were GEO Manager and their deputy as well as representatives from training, finance, voter registration, human resources, logistics, media, and security units.
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07 August 2022
UNAMI Office of Electoral Assistance holds workshop on gender mainstreaming in election process for the Independent High Election Commission staff
The UNAMI Office of Electoral Assistance Field Office advisors recently organized and facilitated a two-day workshop titled ‘Gender mainstreaming in elections’ for the Independent High Election Commission (IHEC) staff in Erbil, Duhok and Sulaymaniyah Governorate Election Offices (GEOs). The workshop was held in Erbil from 1 - 2 August and covered several important topics on gender in elections including equality, equity and gender in general, electoral legislation, gender quota and violence committed against women in elections. Through this training, participants gained knowledge and understanding on the experiences of men and women in the electoral process, emphasizing the importance of women's participation in electoral processes and democracy building, providing the tools for the GEOs’ staff to analyse electoral processes and elections from the gender perspective. Workshop hosted total of 16 participants of which six were female staff. The IHEC GEO staff included GEO managers, heads of training units and public outreach staff. In addition, five Field Coordination Officers from IHEC HQ and two from the Kurdistan Regional Electoral Office (KREO) attended the training.
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19 August 2022
Commemorating 19th anniversary of attack on its HQ in Baghdad, UNAMI reaffirms commitment to the people of Iraq
The victims were UN staff working to support the country’s post-conflict recovery. Since 2009, the day has been designated World Humanitarian Day, which is marked annually to recognize the essential work of humanitarians worldwide.
As we in the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) remember the souls lost, the injured and the families who continue to carry the scars of that tragedy, we also recall the goal behind their ultimate sacrifice, the same goal we reaffirm today: support to the people of Iraq.
Iraq has experienced countless difficulties in recent years, with the ongoing political crisis only the most recent protracted challenge. However, none of the current disagreements are impossible to resolve, nor can be considered more important than the national interest.
The many sacrifices made to restore Iraq’s standing should not go in vain: all efforts should be mobilized towards dialogue and solutions for the greater good of the people.
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18 August 2022
Statement by Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano on World Humanitarian Day
With humanitarian needs decreasing, humanitarian partners in Iraq are working jointly with the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to ensure a smooth transition from humanitarian assistance towards durable solutions efforts within the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) to which the Government of Iraq and the UN Country Team are committed to.
World Humanitarian Day pays tribute to the world’s humanitarian workers who tirelessly provide life-saving assistance to people in need. It is marked annually to memorialize the 22 colleagues who lost their lives in the attack on UN headquarters in Baghdad on 19 August 2003.
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18 August 2022
Over 100 media professionals trained on covering health emergencies and outbreaks in Iraq
The workshop aimed to equip more than 100 journalists and communication professionals from different Iraqi media outlets and relevant ministries with skills and techniques to accurately cover health issues related to outbreaks affecting Iraq, including COVID-19, cholera, and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF).
The workshop is an integral part of WHO’s approach to establishing an effective partnership between the media/ health sectors in Iraq to ensure that Iraqi women and men are provided with accurate and evidence-based information on health hazards.
“The role of the media people is pivotal in promoting health, educating communities and addressing rumours related to outbreaks. It is paramount to build an effective partnership between media and health sectors to ensure we raise awareness of Iraqi people on matters related to their health and based on scientific facts and evidence-based advice during emergencies and outbreaks,” said Dr Ahmed Zouiten, WHO Representative in Iraq. “The role of media specialists in reducing the impact of outbreaks and saving lives is just as important as that of health specialists."
“The partnership with media professionals and journalists is very critical in ensuring accurate coverage of disease outbreaks in Iraq, conveying the right message and raising awareness among the population,” explained Dr Salah El-Hajj Hassan, FAO Representative in Iraq.
The workshop included technical and practical sessions delivered by experts from WHO and FAO on ongoing outbreaks in Iraq and the methods for analyzing outbreak data to improve the media content and direct it towards raising awareness of the population. The participants were also equipped with tips on ‘’One Health” approach to control the diseases transmitted from animals to humans, notably CCHF.
Practical sessions were also conducted to allow participants to apply lessons learned in producing real-time, quality products for TV, radio and social media.
WHO, along with partners, will continue to build the capacity of media people, communication specialists and social media influencers to build their capacity on covering outbreaks and health concerns in Iraq.
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17 August 2022
Building Iraq’s Social Protection Floor: Joint UN paper proposes recommendations to strengthen the adequacy, coverage and equity of the social protection system in Iraq
The paper, “Building Iraq’s Social Protection Floor – Framework and recommendations,” looks at some of the gaps and challenges in Iraq’s social protection system and identifies operational, country specific, costed interventions that “should be considered to achieve an inclusive social assistance system in Iraq that ultimately leaves no one behind.”
Developed by the ILO, in partnership with UNICEF, WFP, IOM and UNHCR and the European Union, in close coordination with the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General, UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, the paper is part of efforts to facilitate the transition and reform of the social protection system in the country.
The paper highlights Iraq’s commitment to social protection, as “demonstrated clearly in the 2018-2022 Poverty Reduction Strategy, in which the establishment of an effective social protection system was recognized as a strategic priority.” Yet, implementation is undermined by high fragmentation in the current system and complexity and ineffectiveness of current targeting approaches, among other challenges.
The paper focuses on non-contributory social assistance, which according to the ILO, includes “schemes that normally require no direct contribution from beneficiaries or their employers as a condition of entitlement to receive relevant benefits.”
The recommendations include shifting from charity-based social assistance to a rights-based, developmental approach; consolidating all fragmented social assistance programmes into a life-cycle social protection floor (SPF); and using the SPF as the basis for a shock-responsive cash transfer programme. Recommendations also focus on equipping the working-age population with modern economy skills-sets and integrating them in the contributory social insurance; establishing a shared service centre (SSC) for unified service delivery (one-stop shop) for all social protection benefits; and strengthening nutrition, health and education by providing healthy school meals.
Social Protection programmes are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically, the elimination of extreme poverty in the world; full and productive employment and decent work for all; and the reduction of inequalities.
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17 August 2022
UNESCO and UNICEF commend Iraq’s commitment to transform national education by engaging in the Transforming Education Summit
Baghdad, 17 August 2022 – UNICEF and UNESCO have commended today Iraq for the submission of the National Statement of Commitment for the upcoming Transforming Education Summit (TES), that will take place in New York from 16 to 19 September. This Commitment outlines a bold vision and concrete actions for the transformation of education to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and better prepare learners for the future.
The Statement was presented by the Prime Minister´s Advisory Commission (the national coordinator of the Summit), after holding a series of national consultations among the relevant ministries, higher education institutions, civil society organizations and development partners in Iraq, including the European Union as co-chair of the Education Sector Coordination Group, as well as UNESCO, UNICEF, the International Labour Organization International, and the World Food Programme.
In this regard, the submission of Iraq´s National Statement of Commitment is a major step forward in Iraq’s efforts to respond to a global crisis in education, capturing national commitments and consensus on priority actions, building on existing plans, programmes, and initiatives.
“UNESCO congratulates Iraq for the National Statement of Commitment which reiterates the vision, strategic directions, policies and programmes for education detailed in the draft Iraq National Education Strategy 2022 - 2031 (INES), which UNESCO supported to develop,” said Paolo Fontani, Director and UNESCO Representative in Iraq. UNESCO is committed to support the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in enhancing the institutional and technical capacities to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of the INES and National Statement of Commitment.
“UNICEF welcomes Iraq´s focus on the policy, planning and budgetary changes needed to recover learning losses, get the Sustainable Development Goal 4 on track and reimagine education into the future,” said Sheema SenGupta, UNICEF Representative in Iraq. “UNICEF will continue to support the Government of Iraq, with a special focus on the Ministry of Education, to implement all the reforms reflected in the National Statement of Commitment.”
The TES is organized at a critical moment, in which the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the digital divide, as the global lockdown increased the risk of children being left out of school. The Summit will focus in addressing issues related to educational exclusion, safety and health (especially mental health), transforming the teaching profession, renewing curricula and pedagogies and steering the digital transformation for just and equitable learning and ensuring availability of financing.
UNESCO and UNICEF have provided technical support to the Government of Iraq throughout the process leading to the TES, including the participation in the Pre-Summit in Paris on 29-30 June 2022 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, which served to capture the evolving discussions and generate greater momentum in the lead up to the Summit in September.
What is the Transforming Education Summit (TES)?
The Transforming Education Summit is a key initiative of Our Common Agenda launched by UN Secretary-General (SG), Antonio Guterres. TES brings together global, national and local education stakeholders and actors, it offers an opportunity for inclusive, networked and effective global dialogue on the types of coordinated actions needed to reverse the slide on progress towards SDG4, to ensure that lessons are learned from pandemic responses for resilience, social prosperity and environmental sustainability in the post-COVID world, and to think big on how we imagine education systems of the future.
Taking place during the 77th session of the UN General Assembly on 16-19 September 2022, the Summit is an SG-convened event with a view to elevating education to the top of the global political agenda and to maximizing public awareness and engagement. It expects to fully mobilize the support of all UN Member States, development partners, civil society and youth organizations, and all other partners and stakeholders in education and beyond.
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