Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 7 November 2021 welcomed Dr. Omar Ahmed Al-Kanderi, Kuwait's Consul General in the Kurdistan Region. They discussed the political and security situation and Parliament's current work.
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Committees' recent meetings - 7 November 2021
Committees raised with the KRG high school graduates' complaints about the university admissions process, raised many issues with the Health Minister, discussed preparing a bill on combating violence against women, and worked on several bills ahead of readings.
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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq congratulates Kurdistan Women's Union on 32nd anniversary
On the 32nd anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Women's Union, I warmly congratulate the Secretary, members of the Secretariat and all your honourable members. We hope that this anniversary will mark the start of a new chapter of work to achieve women's goals.
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Parliament's Presidency and parliamentary parties discuss next Kurdistan Parliament election and drafting Constitution
Kurdistan Parliament’s Presidency on 3 November 2021 chaired a meeting with the heads of all the parliamentary parties. They discussed the Kurdistan Parliament election law and drafting of the Kurdistan Constitution.
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Deputy Speaker Hawrami welcomes President of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society Dr. Yassin Ahmed Abbas
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemen Hawrami on 2 November 2021 welcomed Dr. Yassin Ahmed Abbas, President of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society.
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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq's statement on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Violations in the form of torture, intimidation and kidnapping create an unsafe and unstable environment for journalism. Such threats and intimidation are shameful and unjust. We support all who advocate for human rights and freedom of expression and those who are at the forefront of publishing the truth for the sake of achieving prosperity and human dignity.
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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes National Democratic Institute’s MENA Director Mr. Leslie Campbell
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 1 November 2021 welcomed Mr. Leslie Campbell, the National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) MENA region director, and his colleagues.
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Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami meets with Head of EU Liaison Office Marie Paret
Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 1 November 2021 received Ms. Marie Paret, the Head of the EU Liaison Office in Erbil. They discussed the recent Iraqi general election and the current political situation.
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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq gives speech at Women's Media Festival in Erbil
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 1 November 2021 in her speech at the Women's Media Festival in Erbil said that women’s rights and problems must be addressed by society in general, not only by women's rights organizations.
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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq bids farewell to outgoing Canadian Ambassador Ulric Shannon
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 27 October received the outgoing Canadian Ambassador to Iraq, Ulric Shannon, who met with the Speaker to bid her farewell at the end of his two-year posting in Iraq.