Activities
Workshops, field programmes, legal-literacy campaigns, and advocacy initiatives across the Kurdistan Region.
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Conducting a Legal Awareness Training Course for Civil Society Activists
On 1 May 2023, the Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), organized a legal awareness training course for civil society activists on the rights of the accused during the investigation and trial stages, within the framework of the project “Strengthening the Rule of Law and Increasing the Participation of Youth and Women in the Decision-Making Process in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.” The course was held in Baghdad, with the participation of 27 civil society activists from across Iraq.
The Position of Women and Youth in Decision-Making
Within the framework of the project “Strengthening the Rule of Law and Increasing the Participation of Women and Youth in Decision-Making in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq,” the Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy (IOL), with the support of the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), organized a workshop on 11 April 2023 to discuss mechanisms for implementing the recommendations of the study “The Participation of Women and Youth in Decision-Making Centers in the Kurdistan Region” and the content of the draft law proposal on “Ensuring the Proportional Representation of Women in the Leadership of Unions and Professional Syndicates in the Kurdistan Region.” The workshop was attended by the presidents and representatives of the higher bodies of more than 15 unions and professional syndicates in the Kurdistan Region. Following the presentation of participants’ suggestions and recommendations, which were taken into consideration, discussions focused on further advancing the role of women and expanding their participation in decision-making positions.
IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy Participates in Honoring Judge Abdulbasit Farhadi
In recognition of his distinguished judicial service and decades of dedication to the justice sector, IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy participated in the honoring ceremony of Judge Abdulbasit Farhadi, organized by the Presidency of the Erbil Court of Appeal. The ceremony was held at the main hall of the Presidency of the Erbil Court of Appeal and was attended by a large number of judges, judicial investigators, lawyers, and legal professionals. During the ceremony, Dr. Ahmed Miran, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, presented the Organization's commemorative shield to Judge Abdulbasit Farhadi in appreciation of his outstanding judicial career, wishing him continued good health and success. In response, Judge Abdulbasit Farhadi expressed his sincere appreciation for the recognition and affirmed that he was honored by this gesture, thanking the Organization for its support and appreciation.
“The International, Constitutional, and Legal Rights of the Accused during the Investigation and Trial Stages.”
Within the framework of the project “Enhancing the Rule of Law and Increasing the Participation of Women and Youth in Decision-Making in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq,” IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, in partnership with NPA, Norwegian People's Aid, organized a legal awareness training course in Erbil on 15 March 2023 entitled: “The International, Constitutional, and Legal Rights of the Accused during the Investigation and Trial Stages.” The training brought together civil society activists from different cities across the Kurdistan Region. It aimed to enhance participants’ legal awareness of the rights of the accused throughout the investigation and trial stages, in accordance with international standards, the Constitution, and applicable laws. The training was delivered by Dr. Ahmed Miran, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, with the participation of 24 civil society activists representing various cities of the Kurdistan Region.
Joint Meeting between IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy and TAG International Organization
On 14 March 2023, a high-level delegation from TAG International Organization visited the office of IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy to strengthen coordination and future cooperation between the two organizations. The meeting was attended by Judge Hakim Badraddin Karim Barzanji, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Peshawa Husamaddin, Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Auder Anwar, Head of Relations. During the meeting, both sides discussed opportunities for future cooperation and the implementation of joint initiatives and projects. Several proposals and ideas were presented, and their outcomes are expected to materialize in the near future.
IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy Meets with Roots Organization
As part of strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two organizations, Ms. Khitam, President of Roots Organization, accompanied by a delegation from the organization, visited the office of IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy in Erbil on 14 March 2023. The meeting was attended by Dr. Ahmed Miran, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Peshawa Hussamaddin, Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Directors. During the meeting, both sides reviewed their major activities and achievements implemented over the past period and discussed mechanisms for developing future cooperation through the implementation of joint programs and projects.
Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Investigator Organization Participates in the Regional Conference of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Lebanon
On 11–12 January 2023, Dr. Ahmed Miran, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy (IOL), participated in the Regional Conference of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), held in Beirut, Lebanon, to discuss the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). Throughout the two-day conference, participants engaged in productive discussions and exchanged experiences on the main challenges and successful models related to National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) in Arab countries. The conference also explored the role of regional mechanisms in supporting member states and complementing international human rights mechanisms. The conference concluded with a proposal to develop a regional Arab strategy aimed at encouraging Arab countries to accede to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT). During the visit, Dr. Ahmed Miran met with Ms. Sozan Jabbour, Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT), where he expressed the readiness of the Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy (IOL) to cooperate with and support civil society organizations in the fields of awareness-raising and capacity-building related to the prevention of torture. As part of the visit, Dr. Ahmed Miran also met with Ms. Gulsen Saghlam, President of the Basma International Foundation, one of the active civil society organizations in Lebanon. The meeting focused on opportunities for future cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two organizations.
Towards Establishing a Rule of Law Support Network in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
Within the framework of the Rule of Law Strengthening Project (NORAD), the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, with the support of NPA, Norwegian People's Aid, conducted a training workshop for representatives of 15 civil society organizations specializing in legal affairs from various governorates of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The workshop aimed to develop networking and cooperation mechanisms among organizations with the objective of establishing a specialized network to support and strengthen the rule of law in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The two-day workshop was held on 17–18 December 2022 at the Van Royal Hotel in Erbil, under the supervision of expert trainer Khidr Domli. This training workshop represents an initial foundation for establishing the network in the future under the supervision of IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy.
Conference on Reducing and Preventing Early Marriage
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 RDPP, Regional Development and Protection Program, organized the conference “Reducing and Preventing Early Marriage” in parallel with the 16 Days of Activism Campaign to Combat Violence against Women The conference was attended by representatives of relevant official authorities, members of parliament, and international and local organizations. At the beginning of the conference, the draft proposal to amend Personal Status Law No. (188) of 1959, as amended in the Kurdistan Region by Law No. (15) of 2008, prepared by the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, was presented. Official data on marriage contracts registered in the courts during 2021 was also presented, including marriage contracts in which one of them was under the age of 18. The conference included three discussion panels addressing mechanisms and approaches for reducing and preventing the phenomenon of early marriage and examining its various dimensions. The discussions also focused on ways to support the adoption and passage of the proposed draft amendments to the Personal Status Law, particularly the provisions related to early marriage.
Legal Awareness Course for Civil Society Activists on the Rights of the Accused During Investigation and Trial
On the morning of Saturday, 10 December 2022, the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, organized a legal awareness course for civil society activists on the Rights of the Accused During Investigation and Trial. The course was held within the framework of the project “Enhancing the Rule of Law and Increasing Youth and Women’s Participation in Decision-Making Processes in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq,” in partnership with NPA, Norwegian People’s Aid. The course was held in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, with the participation of 21 civil society activists from across Iraq.
Conference Held to Present the Initial Findings of a Study on the Position of Women and Youth in Decision-Making Centers within Professional Syndicates and Unions
Within the framework of the project “Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Effective Participation of Women and Youth in Decision-Making Centers within Professional Syndicates and Unions,” implemented by the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy, with financial support from NPA, Norwegian People's Aid, under the NORAD project for 2022, IOL organized a conference on the evening of Tuesday, 29 November 2022, with the participation of relevant stakeholders from women's unions and associations, representatives of professional syndicates and unions, civil society organizations, and representatives of the High Council for Women and Development, the NGO Affairs Department, and the General Directorate for Combating Domestic Violence. The conference aimed to present the initial findings of the study “The Position of Women and Youth in Decision-Making Centers within Professional Syndicates and Unions,” prepared by Ms. Lana Sheikha, a graduate in Political Science, under the supervision of a number of academics at the IOL, Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy. Following the welcoming remarks, the researcher presented the content of the study and the methodology used in its preparation, which took more than two months. She also presented the main challenges, findings, and recommendations of the study, with the aim of receiving the participants’ views, observations, and suggestions to enrich the study and support its final review. Following more than an hour of discussion and the exchange of comments, criticism, views, and recommendations, the conference concluded successfully and achieved its objectives. Work on the study is expected to continue until the end of the year, after which it will be published in printed book form.
Training Course for Civil Society Activists on the International, Legal, and Constitutional Rights of Activists
On the morning of Saturday, 5 November 2022, the Investigator Organization for supporting role of law and Democracy (IOL), within the framework of the project “Enhancing the Rule of Law and Increasing Youth and Women’s Participation in Decision-Making in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq,” and in partnership with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), conducted a training course for civil society activists on the international, legal, and constitutional rights of activists during the investigation and trial stages. The training course was held in Erbil with the participation of 22 civil society activists from across the Kurdistan Region. The course addressed issues related to the international, legal, and constitutional rights of activists during the investigation and trial stages. It is worth noting that the same training course, under the same title and with the same content, will be held in December 2022 in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.