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Lava’s Solar Mission: Empowering Youth for a Greener Future
Fixing an electrical issue at home, installing a solar panel, or proposing sustainable solutions for her community—these are skills Lava Salih never imagined she would master. However, today, thanks to the Green Energy Training program, conducted in partnership with the Directorate of Labor and Vocational Training...
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Ronyas’ Second Home: A Sanctuary of Learning, Growth, and Dreams
At 13 years old, Ronyas Ahmad Askar has a clear vision for her future. “I want to become a judge,” she says, her voice steady with determination. “I believe in a world where justice prevails.” Ronyas, a grade-eight student from Chamchamal in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, lives with her mother, grandmother, two aunts, ...
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Empowering youth to tackle water scarcity in Iraq
Erbil, Iraq, 25 Dec. 2024, — Sami Abdulrahman Park, one of Erbil’s largest and most iconic public spaces, is facing an escalating challenge - water scarcity. For years, the outdated irrigation systems have drained vital drinking water resources, putting additional pressure on Erbil's limited supply. The park, whic...
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A path to success, Huda transforms her life
Basra, Iraq, 11 March 2024, - Huda, a 21-year-old woman, found herself at a crossroad at the age of 18 when she faced the responsibilities of marriage. Despite her deep love for education and her dreams of pursuing art, Huda had to make a difficult decision. “I had to drop out of school when I got married. It was ...
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Mariah's Resilience: Empowering Adolescents for Brighter Tomorrows
Ninewa, Iraq 09 March 2024 -, Mariah is a spirited 13-year-old girl, originally from Mosul city, whose life has been a testament to courage in the face of adversity. Despite the challenges posed by the conflict with ISIS between 2014 and 2017, Mariah and her family chose to stay in Mosul, demonstrating resilience ...
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Bridging the Mental Health Divide in Iraq
Erbil-Iraq – 31 January 2024, - A team of innovative medical students from Iraq are working to reshape the landscape of mental health. Psychyar is an innovative platform created by medical students in the cities of Sulaymaniyah and Erbil, Iraq. This online platform focuses on mental health and has gained recogniti...
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UNICEF in Iraq and Ministry of Youth and Sports Launch Platforms to Empower Youth to Combat Climate Change
, Baghdad, Iraq – 13 August 2023, – On International Youth Day, UNICEF and the Ministry of Youth and Sports launch a series of new innovative platforms designed to empower Iraqi youth and address the pressing challenges posed by climate change. These pioneering initiatives, including the National Youth Council and the Youth United for Climate Action coalition, mark a significant…
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The Ministry of Youth and Sports and UNICEF jointly announce the forthcoming online National Youth Volunteering Platform, marking the International Volunteer Day
BAGHDAD, 5 December 2022, . – The forthcoming online National Youth Volunteering Platform was announced today by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) and UNICEF and will be operational in the coming weeks. The announcement came as part of the events marking International Volunteer Day, under the theme of Solidarity through Volunteering . The online platform will follow…, About International Volunteer Day, The International Volunteer Day is an...
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On International Youth Day, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and UNICEF officially launch the ‘Learning Passport’ digital platform to benefit 100,000 young people in Iraq
Mosul, 13 August 2022. –, Marking the International Youth Day, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, jointly with UNICEF, officially launched at Mosul University the ‘Learning Passport’, an online education platform, to respond to the learning crisis and bridge the digital divide in Iraq. Under the theme, "The youth generations are the national treasure in recovery and…
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Iraq’s first National Youth Volunteering Platform is Launched
BAGHDAD, 8 December 2021, - The launch of the National Youth Volunteering Platform (NYVP), a new innovative tool that allows young people in Iraq to be matched to volunteer opportunities, was announced today by the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Federal Iraq, the Ministry of Culture and Youth in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and UNICEF, in collaboration with United Nations…
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International Volunteer Day
5 December 2021. –, More than a year and a half ago, COVID-19 became part of our lives. In Iraq, young people represent more than half of society, and they are among the most affected by COVID-19. On December 5, on International Volunteer Day, we celebrate all those young people which have given a step forward in...
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New UNICEF Representative in Iraq presents credentials
New UNICEF Representative in Iraq presents credentials, , Baghdad 06 July 2021, - new UNICEF Representative to Iraq, Ms. Sheema Sen Gupta, presented her credentials to H.E. Dr. Ali Shamran, Head of the Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad. “The presentation of my credentials today to ...