On December 8, 2024, a special conference was held by Aran Organization with support from National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

A dialogue session was held with the presence of 34 stakeholders and 28 journalists representing 20 media outlets. The session was organized by Aran Organization with support from the National Fund. It took place on 30-10-2024 in the Titanic Hotel Hall in Sulaymaniyah. Stakeholders:- Relevant Officials:- – Dr. Hayman Asi, General Director of Shorsh Teaching …

Erbil, Kurdistan Region – The Minister of Health, Dr. Saman Barznjy, has officially prohibited the provision of semi-private services in all government hospitals across the Kurdistan Region during official working hours. The decision was made following a meeting with representatives from the Aran Organization. The Aran Organization had advocated for this measure, highlighting the widespread violations …

Sulaymaniyah, Iraq – August 22, 2024 – Member of the Iraqi Parliament, Mr. Mwafaq Hussain, visited the office of Aran Organization on August 22, 2024, to discuss several critical issues affecting the Kurdistan Region. The meeting highlighted the health sector’s challenges, freedom of expression, youth rights, and the role of NGOs in the region. During the …

On June 26, 2024, the Aran Organization team in Erbil met with Dr. Muna Yaqku, the Head of the Independent Human Rights Commission of the Kurdistan Region. During the meeting, the delegation from Aran Organization highlighted their ongoing activities in the Kurdistan Region, emphasizing their focus on democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression. They …

Aran Organization for the Development of Civic Culture (AOCC) has always been at the forefront of supporting journalists in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Throughout 2023, we intensified our efforts, providing essential legal services and empowering journalists to defend their rights. In 2023, AOCC made significant strides in our mission to protect and support journalists. …