Activities
Workshops, field programmes, legal-literacy campaigns, and advocacy initiatives across the Kurdistan Region.
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Legal Awareness Session Held for Religious Leaders in Erbil
As part of the “Reducing Early Marriage in the Kurdistan Region” project, the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and with financial support from UK Aid, conducted a legal awareness session in Erbil on 19 May 2024, as part of a series of legal awareness sessions for religious leaders.The session was attended by Mr. Taib Zrar, Director General of Endowment and Religious Affairs in Erbil; Dr. Bashir Haddad, Chairman of the Speech Board at the Ministry of Endowments; and Colonel Safin Khoshnaw, Director of the Directorate for Combating Violence against Women and Family.During the session, marriage and divorce statistics were presented, and the activities and work of the Directorate for Combating Violence against Women and Family were discussed.The session forms part of the project’s ongoing legal awareness activities, which aim to enhance legal knowledge and awareness among religious leaders and strengthen their role in raising community awareness of the impacts and legal aspects related to early marriage.
Strengthening Legal Awareness among Students of Leaders Private School
With the aim of raising students’ legal awareness and enhancing their understanding of legal and social issues related to early marriage, a legal awareness session was held for students of Leaders Private High School.The activity was organized as part of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project, implemented by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL) in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from UK Aid, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Sulaymaniyah General Directorate of Education.The session addressed key legal and social aspects related to early marriage.This activity forms part of the project’s ongoing efforts to raise students’ legal and social awareness and enhance their understanding of issues related to early marriage.
Strengthening Legal Awareness among Students of Aala Girls’ High School
With the aim of raising students’ legal and social awareness of issues related to early marriage, a legal awareness session was held for students of Aala Girls’ High School in 2024.The activity was organized as part of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from UK Aid, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Erbil General Directorate of Education.The session covered several key legal and social aspects related to early marriage, with discussions and an exchange of views focusing on the implications of the issue and the importance of strengthening students’ legal awareness.The activity forms part of a series of awareness-raising sessions and activities under the project, which aim to raise awareness and strengthen students’ understanding of issues related to early marriage in schools across the Kurdistan Region.
Legal Awareness Session Held for Students of Margaret Girls’ High School on Early Marriage
With the aim of strengthening students’ legal and social awareness of issues related to early marriage, a legal awareness session was held for students of Margaret Girls’ High School in 2024.The activity was organized as part of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from UK Aid, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Sulaymaniyah General Directorate of Education.The session addressed key legal and social aspects of early marriage, with discussions and an exchange of views on the implications of the issue and the importance of strengthening students’ legal awareness.The activity forms part of a series of awareness-raising sessions and activities under the project, which aim to enhance students’ awareness and understanding of issues related to early marriage.
Legal Awareness Session for Parents of Students at Sabat Girls’ High School
As part of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project, a legal awareness session was held for the parents of students at Sabat Girls’ High School. The activity was organized by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from UK Aid, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Erbil General Directorate of Education.The session focused on the importance of legal awareness and the role of parents in understanding and addressing issues related to early marriage. It also provided an opportunity to discuss key legal and social aspects of the issue through dialogue and the exchange of views.The activity forms part of the project’s ongoing efforts to strengthen legal knowledge and awareness among families and communities, with similar awareness-raising sessions and activities to continue in a larger number of schools across the Kurdistan Region in the coming period.
Strengthening Legal Awareness among Students of Gasha High School
With the aim of raising students’ legal awareness of issues related to early marriage, the sixteenth legal awareness session was held for students of Gasha High School.The activity was carried out as part of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project, in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Sulaymaniyah General Directorate of Education. It was organized by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and with financial support from UK Aid.The session addressed the legal and social aspects of early marriage, with discussions focusing on its implications and the importance of proper understanding and legal awareness among students.
Legal Awareness Session Held for Parents of Students at Lavan Girls’ High School
As part of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project, a legal awareness session was held for the parents of students at Lavan Girls’ High School. The session was organized by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from UK Aid, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Erbil General Directorate of Education.The session highlighted the importance of legal awareness and the role of parents in understanding and addressing issues related to early marriage. It also provided an opportunity to discuss key legal and social aspects of the issue through dialogue and the exchange of views.The activity forms part of the project’s ongoing efforts to strengthen legal knowledge and awareness among families and communities. Similar sessions and activities will continue to be implemented in a number of schools across the Kurdistan Region in the coming period.
Fifteenth Legal Awareness Session Held for Students of College Girls’ High School in Sulaymaniyah
As part of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project, the fifteenth legal awareness session was held for students of College Girls’ High School in Sulaymaniyah. The session was organized by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from UK Aid, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Sulaymaniyah General Directorate of Education.The session addressed key legal and social issues related to early marriage, with discussions focusing on the importance of legal awareness and students’ proper understanding of the different aspects of this issue.The session is part of a series of awareness-raising sessions and activities under the project, which aim to enhance legal awareness and strengthen students’ understanding of issues related to early marriage. These activities continue to be implemented in schools across the Kurdistan Region.
Fourteenth Legal Awareness Session Held for Students of Sham Girls’ High School
The fourteenth legal awareness session was held for students of Sham Girls’ High School as part of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project. The session was organized by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and with financial support from UK Aid, in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Erbil General Directorate of Education.The session covered key legal issues related to early marriage, with a focus on the importance of legal awareness and students’ proper understanding of the different aspects of this issue.This activity is part of the project’s ongoing awareness-raising activities, which aim to increase legal awareness and enhance students’ understanding of issues related to early marriage across schools in the Kurdistan Region.
Thirteenth Legal Awareness Session Held for Students of Rewas Girls’ High School
The thirteenth legal awareness session was held for students of Rewas Girls’ High School. The activity was conducted as part of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project, implemented by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL) in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from UK Aid, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Erbil General Directorate of Education.During the session, legal issues related to early marriage were addressed, with particular emphasis on the importance of legal awareness in strengthening students’ understanding of the different aspects and implications of this issue.The session forms part of the project’s awareness-raising activities, which aim to enhance students’ legal awareness and understanding of issues related to early marriage and continue to be conducted in a number of schools across the Kurdistan Region.
Twelfth Legal Awareness Session Held for Students of Vanas Girls’ High School
As part of the ongoing activities of the “Reducing Early Marriage” project, the twelfth legal awareness session was held for students of Vanas Girls’ High School. The activity was implemented by the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with financial support from UK Aid, and in coordination with the Ministry of Education – Erbil General Directorate of Education.The session addressed a range of legal and social issues related to early marriage, with a focus on raising students’ legal awareness and strengthening their understanding of the implications of this issue. The session forms part of a series of awareness-raising activities implemented by the project to promote legal awareness among students, which will continue in a number of schools across the Kurdistan Region.
First Workshop on the Preservation of Heritage and Holy Religious Sites Held in Erbil
On 27 April 2024, the Investigator Organization for Supporting Rule of Law and Democracy (IOL), in collaboration with the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), held its first workshop in Erbil, under the title “Preservation of Heritage and Holy Religious Sites.”The workshop provided a platform for dialogue bringing together government officials, representatives of religious and ethnic communities, legal experts, and archaeologists to exchange perspectives and experiences and discuss concerns related to the existing legal framework.The discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities associated with laws governing the preservation of antiquities and heritage, the protection of religious sites, as well as the legal frameworks for protecting communities in the Kurdistan Region.Participants also shared their views and recommendations and discussed mechanisms for strengthening the legal framework and safeguarding holy religious sites and heritage.The project is being implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs and the General Directorate of Antiquities and Heritage.