13 Feb 2019 - Briefing by Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), on the situation concerning Iraq.
Women's Advisory Group on Reconciliation and Politics in Iraq inaugurated in Baghdad
Baghdad, 24 January 2019 – The Women's Advisory Group (WAG) on Reconciliation and Politics, which was established in October 2018 with the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), was officially inaugurated today in Baghdad.
Iraq is a beautiful country with an ancient past and rich diversity.
It is also a country which has suffered immensely due to conflict.
Baghdad, 18 December 2018 – Iraqi Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Adil Abdul-Mahdi, received today the new Special Representative for Iraq of the United Nations Secretary-General, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, on the occasion of the start of her mission in Iraq.
UN Deputy Special Representative/Humanitarian Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative for Iraq, Ms. Marta Ruedas, together with Major General Christopher Ghika, Deputy Commander for Safety and Support of the Global Coalition Forces, recently made an assessment visit to cash-for-work sites, housing projects and a water treatment plant.
Erbil, Iraq, 10 December 2018 - Students and human rights activists fanned out in Erbil’s old bazaar distributing flyers and informing cafegoers, shoppers and shop owners about Human Rights Day and the importance of standing up for their rights and the rights of others in a splendid public display of activism to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Special Representative for Iraq of the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ján Kubiš, farewell message
UNAMI HQ
Baghdad, Iraq
12 December 2018