Baghdad / NINA / - Alexandros K. Makarikakis, UNESCO Representative in Iraq, and Dindar Zebari, Coordinator of International Recommendations in the Kurdistan Regional Government, discussed strengthening coordination to follow up on and implement the recent recommendations issued within the framework of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), in line with UNESCO's areas of competence and priorities in Iraq.

The meeting reviewed several files of common interest, including the Erbil Citadel Support Program, developing cooperation in the education sector, and strengthening institutional capacities in areas related to freedom of expression and freedom of opinion, as well as supporting efforts to align relevant policies and practices with international standards and indicators.

The meeting also emphasized the importance of continued cooperation with UNESCO in supporting the Kurdistan Regional Government's efforts to respond to international recommendations, particularly in the areas of education, cultural heritage preservation, freedom of expression, and human rights, which contributes to strengthening the region's institutional commitments and improving its responsiveness to the requirements and mechanisms of international reports.

To strengthen coordination and follow-up mechanisms, UNESCO has appointed Diaa Subhi, Head of the Communication and Information Sector at UNESCO Iraq, as the Coordinator for Cooperation and Follow-up with the Kurdistan Region on this matter. He will work in coordination with relevant authorities in the Region and various UNESCO sectors to facilitate technical follow-up and unify communication channels regarding related priorities and requirements.

UNESCO is scheduled to provide the relevant authorities in the Kurdistan Regional Government with its technical observations, along with an implementation roadmap that includes priorities and practical procedures for monitoring the Region's level of responsiveness to the requirements and indicators of international reports related to UNESCO's core sectors, including education, culture, and communication and information. This will help translate international recommendations into measurable and trackable action plans.

This coordination reflects UNESCO's commitment to supporting national and regional institutions in Iraq and enhancing their capacity to meet international obligations through practical, indicator-based approaches, thereby contributing to sustainable progress in the areas within the UN organization's mandate./ End






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