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).
Parliament Speaker’s News
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.
Kurdistan Parliament holds remembrance ceremony on 34-year commemoration of chemical bombing of Halabja
The Iraqi Government must implement Article 132 of the Iraqi Constitution and the decision of the Supreme Criminal Court to compensate the victims of the Halabja chemical bombing and Halabja’s citizens. We ask the Iraqi Council of Representatives to pass a law to recognize the genocide against the people of Kurdistan that reinforces the rights of the victims to compensation for their material losses and psychological damages.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes European Union Ambassador to Iraq Ville Varjola
Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 15 March 2022 welcomed the European Union's Ambassador to Iraq Ville Varjola. They discussed the latest political developments, the Iraqi government formation process, disagreements between Iraq’s political forces, and the next Kurdistan Parliament election.
Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq conveys condolences on passing of Zubaida Saeed Omar, mother of Kosrat Rasul Ali
I am very saddened to learn of the passing of your dear mother, Zubaida Saeed Omar. On this sad occasion, I express my heartfelt condolences to you and all your family and loved ones.
Order of Business for sitting of 1 March 2022: Opening of Spring Session of the Fourth Year of Parliament
The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq calls MPs to a sitting on Tuesday 1st March 2022 at 12 noon, the first ordinary sitting of the spring session of the fourth year of the fifth term of Parliament. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows: