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. …