5nd May 2019 – Parliament Speaker Dr. Vala Farid on 2nd May met a delegation from the Foreign Ministry of Norway, led by the ministry’s Special Representative Mr. Knut Lein, and Ms. Tone Allers, Norway’s Ambassador to Jordan and Iraq. Mr. Lein informed the Speaker that Norway aims to hold a conference regarding the Genocide against the Yazidi people.
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Gallery: Kurdistan Parliament hosts Memories of Sand art exhibition by Ali Raza
The Kurdistan Parliament from 10th April hosted a three-week exhibition of art by Ali Raza, called Memory of the Sand.
Parliament's Presidency and MPs were given a tour of the exhibits by Mr. Raza. Many visitors to Parliament had the opportunity to see the art works which were displayed in the main entrance hall of the building. View the gallery...
Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami meets Mr Burhan Kayaturk, former MP of Turkey’s National Assembly
29 April - Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami yesterday met Mr. Burhan Kayaturk, former MP for Van in Turkey’s Grand National Assembly. Mr Hawrami and Mr Kayaturk discussed ways of strengthening relations between their respective countries’ parliaments.
Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami welcomes Ambassador Peter Galbraith
30th April 2019 - Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami today welcomed Ambassador Peter W Galbraith, a long-time friend and advocate for the people of Kurdistan.
Parliament’s Committee for Kurdistani Areas outside the KRG Administrative Area discuss Constitution Article 140
24 April 2019 - The Kurdistan Parliament’s Committee for Kurdistani Areas outside the KRG Administrative Area today met with Mr Adnan Mansoor, Director of Khanaqin’s Office for Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution.
Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami meets Global Samaritan Resources humanitarian NGO
25 April 2019 – Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami today met Global Samaritan Resources , a US humanitarian NGO that has partnered with the Barzani Charity Foundation to help refugees and IDPs in the Kurdistan Region.
Deputy Speaker Hawrami and Heartland Alliance discuss continued cooperation on Kurdistan Parliament’s work
Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami on 23 April met Heartland Alliance International, to discuss continued work with the Kurdistan Parliament to share knowledge and expertise.
Parliament Secretary Muna Kahveci participates in Baghdad Summit for parliaments of countries neighbouring Iraq
Parliament Secretary Muna Kahveci this week participated in the Baghdad Summit for parliaments of the countries neighbouring Iraq.
Speaker Dr. Vala Farid meets Canada’s Institute on Governance
Parliament Speaker Dr. Vala Farid, met on April 11, 2019 with a delegation from Canada's Institute on Governance, led by Ms. Madeleine Meilleur. They discussed increasing women's participation in institutions.
Parliament's presidency congratulate journalists on Kurdish Press Day
16th21 April, 2019 - Parliament's presidency today congratulated journalists in the Kurdistan Region on the 121st anniversary of the Kurdish press. In their message on the anniversary, the presidency said the Kurdistan Region has made progress in promoting and supporting a free press, through the Press Law enacted by the Parliament. “The free press in the Region reflects the reality and experiences of the Region” the statement read.