Activities
Workshops, field programmes, legal-literacy campaigns, and advocacy initiatives across the Kurdistan Region.
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IOL Delegation Visits the Diwan of the Ministry of Interior
On 14 December 2023, a delegation from the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), comprising Mr. Pishawa Hassamedin, Deputy Chairman of the Organization’s Board of Directors, and Mr. Awder Anwar, Head of Relations, visited Dr. Hemn Merany, Director General of the Diwan at the Ministry of Interior.During the meeting, discussions focused on the role of organizations and institutions and the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination among them to support and advance the foundations of the rule of law.Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing dialogue and cooperation between relevant institutions and organizations in support of efforts to further strengthen the rule of law.
Conducting the Eighth Legal and Psychological Awareness Session for High School Students at Mahmood Zamdar High School
As part of the ongoing activities implemented by IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, with financial support from the AICS, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education, under the project “Reducing Early Child Marriage in the Kurdistan Region,” the eighth legal and psychological awareness session was conducted for high school students at Mahmood Zamdar High School. The session was held on 13 December 2023 and aimed to strengthen students' legal and social awareness, increase their understanding of the risks and negative consequences of early child marriage, and support ongoing efforts to reduce this phenomenon in the Kurdistan Region.
Conducting the Seventh Legal and Psychological Awareness Session for High School Students at Chwar Chra High School
As part of the ongoing activities implemented by IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, with financial support from the AICS, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education, under the project “Reducing Early Child Marriage in the Kurdistan Region,” the seventh legal and psychological awareness session was conducted for high school students at Chwar Chra High School. The session was held on 12 December 2023 and aimed to strengthen students' legal and social awareness, increase their understanding of the risks and negative consequences of early child marriage, and support ongoing efforts to reduce this phenomenon in the Kurdistan Region. It is worth noting that the school administration and teaching staff expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in recognition of its efforts and activities in serving the community and promoting legal awareness.
Training Course on Rule of Law Indicators, Human Rights Protection Mechanisms, and Shadow Report Writing
On 9–10 December 2023, the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with NPA, Norwegian People's Aid, conducted a two-day training course in Erbil for 16 members of the MAF Justice Network, within the framework of the project “Strengthening the Rule of Law and Reducing Inequality in Iraq.” The training covered key topics including rule of law indicators, mechanisms for the protection of human rights, and methodologies for preparing and writing Shadow Reports, with the aim of strengthening the participants’ capacities in monitoring, documentation, and reporting on human rights and rule of law issues.
Conducting a Legal and Psychological Awareness Session for High School Students at Chinar High School
As part of the ongoing activities implemented by IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, with financial support from the AICS, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education, under the project “Reducing Early Child Marriage in the Kurdistan Region,” a legal and psychological awareness session was conducted for high school students at Chinar High School. The session was held on 6 December 2023 and aimed to strengthen students' legal and social awareness, increase their understanding of the risks and negative consequences of early child marriage, and support ongoing efforts to reduce this phenomenon in the Kurdistan Region.
Conducting a Legal and Psychological Awareness Session for High School Students at Ahmadi Khani School
As part of the ongoing activities implemented by IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, with financial support from the AICS, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education, under the project “Reducing Early Child Marriage in the Kurdistan Region,” a legal and psychological awareness session was conducted for high school students at Ahmadi Khani School. The session was held on 3 December 2023 and aimed to enhance students' legal and social awareness, increase their understanding of the risks and negative consequences of early child marriage, and support ongoing efforts to reduce this phenomenon in the Kurdistan Region.
Conducting a Legal and Psychological Awareness Session for Students of Sharstani Girls High School as Part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
As part of the continued activities of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, and within the framework of the “Reducing Early Child Marriage in the Kurdistan Region” project, IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, with financial support from the AICS, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo), and in coordination with the Ministry of Education, organized a series of legal and psychological awareness sessions for secondary school students across Erbil Governorate. Within this framework, a one-day awareness session was held on 30 November 2023 for the students of Sharstani Girls High School. The session aimed to raise awareness of the legal, social, and psychological consequences of early marriage, strengthen students' understanding of their legal rights and the importance of continuing their education, and contribute to reducing the prevalence of child marriage in the Kurdistan Region.
Conducting a Two-Day Training Course on Fair Trial Monitoring
Within the framework of the “Promoting the Right to Fair Trial, Improving Detention Conditions, and Eliminating Torture” project, the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with the NPA, Norwegian People's Aid, and the PAO, Public Aid Organization, with financial support from the European Union (EU), organized a two-day training course on 28–29 November 2023 for 21 lawyers representing all governorates of Iraq. The training focused on fair trial monitoring mechanisms in accordance with Iraqi legislation and applicable judicial procedures, with the aim of strengthening the capacities of lawyers to monitor criminal proceedings and promote compliance with national and international fair trial standards. The course was delivered by Dr. Rizgar Jarjis Abdullah, who presented specialized sessions on the constitutional foundations of the right to a fair trial, the provisions of the Iraqi Criminal Procedure Code, and the relevant international human rights standards governing fair trial guarantees.
Conducting Two Legal and Psychological Awareness Sessions for High School Students and Their Parents at ArinKo School in Banaslawa
As part of the ongoing activities implemented by IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, with financial support from the AICS, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education, under the project “Reducing Early Child Marriage in the Kurdistan Region,” two separate legal and psychological awareness sessions were conducted for high school students and their parents at Arin-Ko School in Banaslawa. The two sessions were held on 28 and 30 November 2023, with the participation of approximately 500 students and parents. The sessions aimed to strengthen legal and social awareness, highlight the risks and negative consequences of early child marriage, and support ongoing efforts to reduce this phenomenon in the Kurdistan Region.
Legal and Psychological Awareness Session for Parents of Bakhani Girls High School Students Held as Part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
As part of the ongoing activities of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, and within the framework of the “Reducing Early Child Marriage in the Kurdistan Region” project, IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and with financial support from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and in coordination with the Ministry of Education, organized a series of legal and psychological awareness sessions for parents of secondary school students across Erbil Governorate. Within this initiative, a one-day awareness session was held on 23 November 2023 for the parents of students at Bakhani Girls High School in Banaslawa. The session aimed to raise awareness of the legal, social, and psychological consequences of early marriage, strengthen the role of families in protecting girls and supporting their right to education, and contribute to reducing the prevalence of child marriage in the Kurdistan Region.
Conducting a two-day course to develop the skills of educational counselors in legal, social and psychological fields
As part of the continued implementation of the “Reducing Early Marriage in the Kurdistan Region” project, the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with the UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, and with financial support from the AICS, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, organized a two-day training course in Erbil on 19–20 November 2023. The training was designed to strengthen the legal, social, and psychological capacities of educational counselors, enabling them to play a more effective role in raising community awareness, supporting children and adolescents, and contributing to efforts aimed at preventing early marriage.
Conference on Strengthening Juvenile Investigation and Trial Procedures in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
Within the framework of the project “Promoting the Right to a Fair Trial, Improving Detention Conditions, and Preventing Torture,” IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, organized a conference in Erbil on 18 November 2023 to discuss ways of strengthening investigation and trial procedures relating to juveniles. The conference was organized in partnership with NPA, Norwegian People's Aid, and the Public Aid Organization (PAO), with financial support from the European Union (EU), within the framework of the Iraq National Human Rights Action Plan (2020–2024). The conference brought together 70 participants representing a wide range of governmental institutions in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, including the Council of Representatives of Iraq and the Kurdistan Parliament, the Kurdistan Region Judicial Council, the Ministries of Interior and the Ministries of Labor and Social Affairs in both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, the Iraqi Ministry of Justice, the High Commission and the Independent Commission for Human Rights in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, in addition to academics and representatives of international and local organizations. The conference concluded successfully with a number of practical recommendations aimed at improving the conditions of juveniles and enhancing the juvenile justice system in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. These recommendations will be formally submitted to the relevant authorities to support future legal and institutional reforms.