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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq and Social Affairs Committee discuss Bill on amendments to Juvenile Welfare Law

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 4 April 2022 and the Committee on Social Affairs and Protection of Human Rights discussed the Bill on Application of the Fifth Amendment (Law No. 21 of 1998) to the Law on Juvenile Welfare (Law No. 76 of 1983).

Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami congratulates Xebat newspaper on 63rd anniversary

Sixty-three years ago the first edition of your campaigning newspaper was published, the oldest Kurdish political newspaper in the history of Kurdish journalism.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq’s message to parents on World Autism Awareness Day

On World Autism Awareness Day, I pay tribute to the loving concerned parents who selflessly and tirelessly face great challenges in raising and caring for their children. They deserve our gratitude and great admiration.

Parliament's Presidency wishes Muslims in Kurdistan and the world happy Ramadan

As we enter this holy month, we call on all political parties and movements to try more than ever to protect brotherhood, harmony and unity, to be more cohesive and forgiving towards each other.

Committees' recent meetings - 31 March 2022

Committees held meetings on food quality and prices, domestic revenues, combatting violence against women, spending of Coronavirus budgets, and they worked on several bills. 

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq meets with Italy’s Consul Michele Camerota

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 29 March 2022 welcomed Michele Camerota, Italy's Consul in the Kurdistan Region. They discussed the latest political developments and the challenges to holding the next Kurdistan Parliament election.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq speaks at NGO seminar on next Kurdistan Parliament election

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 27 March 2022 participated in a seminar on the obstacles to the Kurdistan Parliament election, prospects and solutions. The seminar was supported by the National Endowment for Democracy, a US non-profit foundation.

Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami's message on Kurdish New Year 2022 - Nawroz 2722

I hope that the spirit of Nawroz will revive our internal confidence and optimism about cooperation, help to overcome narrow party political and short-term interests, and that together we can overcome obstacles and create more opportunities to defend our region, strengthen our institutions and increase trust between all sides.

Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami welcomes France’s Consul General Olivier Decottignies

Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 17 March 2022 welcomed France’s Consul General Olivier Decottignies. They discussed the next Kurdistan Parliament election and the political and security situation in Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami welcomes US Consulate General Chief of Political and Economic Affairs Ms. Dew Tiantawach

Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 17 March 2022 met with Ms. Dew Tiantawach, the US Consulate General's Chief of Political and Economic Affairs, and Mr. Joshua Lewis, Political and Economic Officer. They discussed the next Kurdistan Parliament election and the political and security situation in Kurdistan Region and Iraq.