Human Rights training for Iraqi law enforcement officials in Baghdad

Baghdad, 13 December 2021 - The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Human Rights Office of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) held a human rights training for Iraqi law enforcement officials in Bagdad from 12-13 December 2021.

The event focused on the promotion and protection of human rights standards during investigative interviewing, procedural safeguards to prevent torture and ill-treatment as well as best practices regarding the treatment of women and children.

One important outcome of the workshop was a comparison of relevant international human rights law with Iraqi domestic law and an ensuing discussion on areas for further improvement. The extremely engaging discussions aimed at contributing to human rights compliant practices for Iraqis involved in the judicial process.