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Summary of committees' recent meetings - 25 September 2019

The Integrity Committee went to Garmian and met the investigating judge for the Integrity Board who discussed the challenges of anti-corruption cases. The Head of Ninevah’s Provincial Council, Mr. Saido Chato, explained the problems facing people from Shingal and Zumar to the Committee on Kurdistan Areas outside the KRG Administrative area. 

Kurdistan Parliament MPs take part in workshop on human rights

To build the Kurdistan Parliament’s capacity and support MPs in their work, on 23 September MPs participated in a workshop on human rights. The workshop was run by UNAMI’s Human Rights Office together with Parliament’s Research Centre.

Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami welcomes Kurdistan Islamic Union leadership members

Parliament Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami on 23 September welcomed the Head of the Kurdistan Islamic Union's (KIU) Political and Public Council, Mr. Khalil Ibrahim, and several members of the party’s leadership. They discussed the need for a unified approach by all political forces to ensure that Kurdistan Region's constitutional rights are upheld and to best serve the people of Kurdistan.  

Legislative Committee prepares report on amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewas Faiq on 23 September chaired a meeting of the Legal Affairs Committee on preparing a report for the second reading of first amendments to Kurdistan Parliament’s Internal Rules of Procedure. At the second reading which will take place on 25 September, MPs will debate and give their opinions and suggestions on the proposed amendments. 

Order of business for 25 September: 2nd anniversary of Independence Referendum; amendments to Internal Rules

The Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament announces the order of business for the sitting of Wednesday 25th September at 11am - the second sitting of the autumn session of the first year of the Kurdistan Parliament’s fifth term.

Parliament Secretary Muna Kahveci meets Turkish-Iraqi Industrialists and Businessmen Association

Kurdistan Parliament Secretary Muna Kahveci on 22 September met with Mr. Nawaf Clij, the head of the Turkish-Iraqi Industrialists and Businessmen Association and several of the association’s members. The association said that Kurdistan Region's security and stability make it attractive to companies, and they hope to strengthen ties with Kurdistan Region.

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker calls MPs to sitting on 25th September, 11am

The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewas Faiq calls all Members of Parliament to an ordinary sitting on Wednesday 25th September, at 11am. Parliament's Presidency will announce the order of business for the sitting soon.

Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami and MPs congratulate Kurdistan Islamic Scholars Union on 49th anniversary

On the 49th anniversary of the founding of the Kurdistan Islamic Scholars Union, Deputy Speaker Hemin Hawrami and MPs congratulated the union. Mr. Hawrami asked the union to help protect Kurdistan’s peaceful coexistence between different religious and ethnic communities.

Committee on Social Affairs meet with social work directorates and stakeholders in Duhok

18 September – The chair and MPs of Kurdistan Parliament’s Committee on Social Affairs, Protection of Women’s Rights and Human Rights visited the city of Duhok and met with the General Directorate on Protecting and Developing Social Affairs. They discussed the problems faced by the directorates, and the staff suggested to the MPs relevant draft legislation that would help the sector. The committee members pledged to follow up on the issues raised in the meeting.

Speaker Rewas Faiq and Kurdistan Social Democratic Party Secretary Hama Haji Mahmoud discuss legislative priorities

On 22 September Mr. Hama Haji Mahmoud, the Secretary of the Kurdistan Socialist Democratic Party together with several members congratulated Dr. Rewas Faiq and Mr. Hemin Hawrami on their election to the Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament.