Seminar on Reactivating the Journalists Pension Fund
On July 6, 2023, the Aran Organization for the Development of Civic Culture organized a pivotal seminar at the Titanic Hotel in Slemani. The seminar was part of the organization’s Clinical Legal Activity initiative and was supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in collaboration with the Kurdistan Journalists Syndicate. The focus was on …
Aran Organization Meets with the Minister of Health
On June 4, 2023, the Aran Organization Team held a meeting with the Minister of Health in the Kurdistan Region, Dr. Samana Barznjy, to discuss critical issues related to the healthcare system and propose reforms for the new Health Ministry law currently being prepared by the ministry. During the meeting, the Aran Organization Team presented …
Aran Organization Unveils Landmark Report on Political Interference in Civil Service
On May 4, 2023, the Aran Organization, with support from the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), published its highly anticipated survey report titled “Political Interference in Civil Service Affairs in the Kurdistan Region.” The event took place at the Titanic Hotel in Slemani, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and attracted significant attention from officials, …
Aran Organization Meets with Independent Commission for Human Rights
On April 5, 2023, Aran Organization visited the Independent Commission for Human Rights of the Kurdistan Region to discuss the health sector and its relation to human rights in the region. During the visit, Aran’s staff met with Dr. Muna Yaqo, the Head of the Independent Commission for Human Rights of the Kurdistan Region. The …
Aran Organization Meets with the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs
On January 28, 2023, the Aran Organization Team held a significant meeting with the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Mrs. Kwestan Mohammed, in Sulaymaniyah. This meeting, supported by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), addressed critical issues impacting the civil service and employment sectors in the Kurdistan Region. The discussion focused on two key …
Aran Organization Participates in UNAMI Workshop on Inclusive Participation in Elections
From November 7 to November 9, 2022, Aran Organization for Development and Civil Culture took part in a workshop organized by UNAMI Iraq. The workshop, titled “Promoting Inclusive Participation Among Women and Youth in the Upcoming Kurdistan Regional Parliament Election,” focused on enhancing the role of marginalized groups in the democratic process. Aran Organization’s Representation …
Aran Organization Visits U.S. Consulate in Erbil
Officials from the U.S. Consulate in Erbil met with representatives of the Aran Organization for Development and Civil Culture to discuss ongoing U.S. support for civil society organizations and explore avenues for future collaboration. The U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with local and international organizations to drive meaningful change in the Kurdistan Region of …
Data Collection in Koy Sanjaq for Aran Organization’s Fourth Report
In October 2022, the Aran Organization mobile team in Koy Sanjaq carried out a crucial activity as part of the preparation for publishing the fourth report of the organization. The fourth report focuses on the issue of political parties’ interference in the functioning of public servants in the Kurdistan Region. During this activity, the mobile …
Aran Organization Hosts Meeting on the Dangers of Chemical Weapons
On November 2, 2022, the Aran Organization held a crucial meeting to address the dangers of chemical weapons and their impact on global safety, with a special focus on Iraq. The discussion highlighted the devastating use of chemical weapons by the former regime in Halabja and other areas, as well as by the Syrian regime …