On January 12, 2023, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released an annual report, raising some concerns with regards to a number of events in the past year.
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KRG Coordinator for International Advocacy and the Consul General of Korea Discuss Areas of Mutual Interest
the Korean CG acknowledged the efforts of Dr. Dindar and his office in monitoring, advocating, and improving human rights status in the Kurdistan Region.
KRG delegation to participate in a conference on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict in London
The KRG delegation attends based on an official invitation from the UK Secretary of State and the British Prime Minister's Special Representative for Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict
OCIA and FCDO discussed Freedom of Expression in a virtual meeting
Ways to enhance the implementation of the regional plan were underlined. Focus was placed on the section of freedom of expression in the plan.
KRG Delegation meets MENAD and Gender Team in the UK Foreign Office in London
The KRG Delegation met Ivan Parks, the Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department (MENAD) and Rosy Cave, the Head of Gender Unit.
KRG Coordinator and HRW’s UK Office Director Discuss Areas of Mutual Interest
Yasmeen Ahmad and Dr. Dindar Zebari alluded to the cooperation between HRW and KRG Office of the Coordinator for international Advocacy in terms of information and site access facilitation to the former’s team.
KRG Delegation Discusses the Agonies of the Yezidis with Foreign Delegates in London
The conference is a good opportunity for to convey a clear picture of the heinous crimes committed against the Yazidis and other communities in Iraq to the international community and the NGOs
The KRG Coordinator and UK Prime Minister's Representative for Freedom of Religious Beliefs met in London
Ms. Fiona Bruce praised KRG’s exceptional performance in the matter of religious freedoms and stressed that this success has to be addressed in international platforms.
KRG Delegation meets with UK Prime Minister's Representative for Gender Equality
The UK Prime Minister's Representative for Gender Equality commended KRG’s efforts in promoting gender equality. Both sides reaffirmed partnership and collaboration.
ICRC Continues its Support to Advance the Implementation of the Regional
ICRC has been assistive in the Regional Plan through playing an advisory role in enhancing prison management, combating enforced disappearance and applying International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) in domestic laws.