04-03-2025
UNAMI appreciates the government's launch of the National Strategic Plan for Iraqi Women
UNAMI appreciated the Iraqi government's serious support in launching the National Strategic Plan for Iraqi Women 2023-2030 on Tuesday.
"We are honored to extend our highest congratulations and blessings to the Iraqi people on the occasion of Iraqi Women's Day. The roles that Iraqi women have played and are playing and the sacrifices they have made throughout the ages," said the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq - UNAMI, Muhammed Al-Hassan in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA.
He added, "We do not miss the opportunity to emphasize the pivotal role of Iraqi women and their contributions to defending rights, promoting social justice, and preserving the cohesion of society," appreciating "the serious support provided by the Iraqi government in launching the National Strategic Plan for Iraqi Women 2023-2030, forming the Supreme Council for Women's Affairs and the Supreme Committee for Political Support for Women, and launching development and advancement programs for women in various sectors."
Al-Hassan called on the government and people of Iraq to "preserve and support the achievements and gains that have been made for the good and interest of Iraq," noting that "the Iraqi woman was and still is an honorable model for women around the world. We look forward to more participation in various sectors within the lofty and noble message of the role of women contributing to the stability, advancement, prosperity and development of Iraq."
