deleg_iraq_news_2016 - Delegation News - iraq en http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/delegation_iraq_news_rss_en.xml Statement by the Head of the EU Delegation and Heads of all 13 EU Member State Embassies accredited to Iraq http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/09102016_01_en.htm CWCM//1 Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Europe Day speech by the Head of EU Delegation to Iraq http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/documents/10052915.pdf CWCM//2 Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Joint Statement of the EU Delegation and the EU Member States' Embassies to Iraq on media freedom and journalists protection http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/08052016_en.htm CWCM//4 Sun, 08 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2016 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2016/05/02-hr-declaration-world-press-freedom-day-3-may/?utm_source=dsms-auto&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Declaration+by+the+High+Representative%2c+Federica+Mogherini%2c+on+behalf+of+the+EU+on+the+occasion+of+the+World+Press+Freedom+Day+3+May+2016 CWCM//3 Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Statement of HR/VP Federica Mogherini on the attack in Iraq http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160430_01_en.htm CWCM//5 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by Ambassador Patrick SIMONNET, Head of Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Iraq on the need to urgently resolve the political crisis in the country... http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/20160421_01_en.htm CWCM//6 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:11:00 +0200 Managing the Refugee Crisis: Commission reports on implementation of EU-Turkey Statement http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-1444_en.htm CWCM//7 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of World Water Day 2016 http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160322_01_en.htm CWCM//8 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Joint statement of the EU Heads of State or Government and the leaders of the EU institutions on the terrorist attacks in Brussels http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2016/03/22-joint-statement-hosg/?utm_source=dsms-auto&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Joint+statement+of+the+EU+Heads+of+State+or+Government+and+the+leaders+of+the+EU+institutions+on+the+terrorist+attacks+in+Brussels CWCM//9 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Declaration by High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the European Union on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2016 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2016/03/18-hr-racial-discrimination-day/ CWCM//10 Fri, 18 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Statement by the spokesperson on the latest attacks in Sadr City and Mahmoudiya, Iraq http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/29022016_en.htm CWCM//11 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Providing winter clothes to displaced children from Anbar https://medium.com/stories-from-unicef-in-iraq-english/providing-winter-clothes-to-displaced-children-from-anbar-b0317c74243b#.impt47rq7 CWCM//12 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Successful and timely efforts against killer disease are sustained in 2016 http://www.uniraq.org/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=5253:successful-and-timely-efforts-against-killer-disease-are-sustained-in-2016&Itemid=605&lang=en CWCM//13 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Statement by the spokesperson on the application of death penalty in Iraq http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160205_03_en.htm CWCM//14 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0100 EU co-chairs Senior Level meeting on the Humanitarian Situation and Response in Iraq with OCHA... http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/18012016_03_en.htm CWCM//15 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 02:00:00 +0100 EU Ambassador to Iraq presented his credentials to the Iraqi President http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/18012016_01_en.htm CWCM//16 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 12:43:00 +0100 Foreign Minister Receives the Credentials of the New EU Ambassador http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/17012016_01_en.htm CWCM//17 Sun, 17 Jan 2016 11:31:00 +0100 Statement by the spokesperson on the latest attacks in Baghdad... http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2016/12012016_en.htm CWCM//18 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Press release on the phone call between the HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign minister, Javad Zarif http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160103_01_en.htm CWCM//19 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Press release on the phone conversation between the HR/VP Federica Mogherini and the Saudi Foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160103_02_en.htm CWCM//20 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Statement of the HR/VP Federica Mogherini on the executions in Saudi Arabia http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160102_01_en.htm CWCM//21 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0100 Council Conclusions on Iraq http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/12/14-conclusions-iraq/?utm_source=dsms-auto&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Council+Conclusions+on+Iraq CWCM//1 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Syrian refugee crisis: EU Trust Fund launches single biggest EU response package ever for €350 million, helping up to 1.5 million refugees and their host communities in Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-6212_en.htm CWCM//2 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Joint Statement ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2015 http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/24112015_en.htm Ahead of the occasion of the International Day for the elimination of violence against women, we join our voices to put an end to violence against women and girls. This violence constitutes a blatant violation of human rights and gender discrimination that blights every country in Europe and worldwide. CWCM//3 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Joint Statement on the occasion of Universal Children’s Day http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/151120_01_en.htm CWCM//4 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 ENP Review: stronger partnerships for a stronger neighbourhood http://www.eeas.europa.eu/top_stories/2015/181115_enp_review_en.htm Through its European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), the EU works with its southern and eastern neighbours to achieve the closest possible political association and the greatest possible degree of economic integration. The policy helps the EU to support and foster stability, security and prosperity. CWCM//5 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 “After Paris attacks, the international community needs to unite” - Mogherini at Syria talks in Vienna http://www.eeas.europa.eu/top_stories/2015/141115_paris_attacks_syria_talks_en.htm "L'Europe est avec la France et le peuple français." The High Representative Federica Mogherini expressed her grief last night soon after the terrorist attacks in Paris and again this morning, when she arrived in Vienna for the second round of talks on a political solution for the crisis in Syria. "It is another sad day," Mogherini told the media. "The meeting we are having here in Vienna should take another kind of meaning." CWCM//6 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Council adopts new EU action plan on human rights and democracy, "Keeping human rights at the heart of the EU agenda" http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/07/20-fac-human-rights/ CWCM//7 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, 2 November 2015 http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/151102_01_en.htm CWCM//8 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:48:00 +0100 Statement by the Delegation of the European Unionand the Embassies of the European Union Member States in Iraq on the situation in the Kurdistan Region http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/02112015_01_en.htm CWCM//9 Sun, 01 Nov 2015 08:37:00 +0100 Joint Press Release by the National Security Adviser of Iraq and the EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator at the occasion of the third Euro-Mediterranean FOREIGN FIGHTERS MEETING, BAGHDAD 27-28 OCTOBER http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/31102015_01_en.htm CWCM//10 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 07:13:00 +0100 Statement of the Spokesperson on the attack on Camp Hurriya, Iraq http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/151030_02_en.htm CWCM//11 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0100 JOINT STATEMENT http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/10102015_01_en.htm CWCM//12 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0200 The European Union delivers EUR 9 million in humanitarian assistance in Kirkuk http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20151008_en.htm CWCM//13 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 13:58:00 +0200 Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union in support of the reform efforts of the Iraqi government http://dsms.consilium.europa.eu/952/Actions/Newsletter.aspx?messageid=1513&customerid=23560&password=enc_3645343030353635_enc CWCM//14 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Refugee Crisis: European Commission takes decisive action http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-5596_en.htm Delivering on the European Agenda on Migration from May, the European Commission is today putting forward a comprehensive package of proposals which will help address the refugee crisis. CWCM//15 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Speech delivered by Konstantinos VARDAKIS, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., Delegation of the European Union to Iraq, on the occasion of the Conference on Minorities http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/09092015_en.htm CWCM//16 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:42:00 +0200 EU urges reinstating moratorium following recent executions in Autonomous Region of Kurdistan in Iraq http://eu-un.europa.eu/articles/en/article_16771_en.htm With no executions carried out in the Autonomous Region of Kurdistan since 2008, the Kurdistan Region Government (KRG) has set a progressive example in a troubled region, and demonstrated that it is possible to ensure a high level of security without resorting to capital punishment.  CWCM//17 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Press Release on the opening of European Union Liaison Office in Erbil (KRG) http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150823_01_en.htm The European Union Delegation to Iraq opened a liaison Office in Erbil to support the current activities of the delegation in humanitarian fields and achieve the stability, progress and reconstruction by coordination between the EU and UN, non- donor and NGOs with KRG and local governments. CWCM//18 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0200 The European Union supports humanitarian action http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-15-5500_en.htm The European Union is committed to protecting humanitarian workers and supports World Humanitarian Day every year on 19 August. Today marks the day in 2003 when 22 humanitarians lost their lives in the bombing of the UN Headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq. It is a day to honour the brave men and women who risk their lives while they provide help to people who suffer and to draw attention to the increasing dangers faced by humanitarian workers. CWCM//19 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 12:42:00 +0200 Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/08/09-hr-declaration-international-day-indigenous-peoples/ While we celebrate today the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we take stock of the progress achieved towards ending all forms of discrimination and in ensuring that indigenous peoples' rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.  CWCM//20 Sun, 09 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by the Spokesperson on the attacks in Iraq http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150718_01_en.htm CWCM//21 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the Day of International Criminal Justice http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/07/17-declaration-hr-international-criminam-justice-day/ 17 July is the day which the States Parties to the Rome Statute have designated as the Day of International Criminal Justice. This day unites all those who wish to support justice, stand up for victims' rights, and help prevent crimes that threaten the peace, security and well-being of the world.    CWCM//22 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica following the adoption of the “Addis Ababa Action Agenda” by the Third International Conference on Financing for Development http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150723_en.htm CWCM//41 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on the occasion of the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June 2015 http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150626_01_en.htm Today, as we celebrate the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, our thoughts go to all those around the world who have been and continue to be exposed to this horrible practice. The EU will never give up its staunch commitment to the prevention and eradication of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, which are unequivocally prohibited under international law. CWCM//23 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 World Refugee Day: Nearly 60 million people displaced worldwide http://ec.europa.eu/echo/news/world-refugee-day-nearly-60-million-people-displaced-worldwide_en#main-content CWCM//24 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 EU boosts humanitarian aid to Iraq with extra €25 million http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-5115_en.htm CWCM//25 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Remarks by the High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the press conference following the 24th EU-GCC Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150524_03_en.htm CWCM//26 Tue, 26 May 2015 10:55:00 +0200 Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, 17 May 2015 http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150517_01_en.htm CWCM//27 Mon, 18 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Statement by the High Representative/Vice President on Europe Day http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150509_1_en.htm On 9 May 1950 Robert Schuman called on the nations of Europe to unite and make war on our continent impossible. 65 years later, his message of peace and unity is as relevant as ever. CWCM//28 Sat, 09 May 2015 00:00:00 +0200 Council conclusions on the EU regional strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the ISIL/Da'esh threat http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/03/16-council-conclusions-eu-regional-strategy-for-syria-and-iraq-as-well-as-the-isil-daesh-threat/ CWCM//29 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 High Representative Federica Mogherini to appoint EU Special Representatives to the Middle East Peace Process and to Central Asia http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/16032015_en.htm Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, has proposed the appointment of new Special Representatives to support the work of the European Union on two important foreign policy files. The candidates have been endorsed by EU Member States in the Political and Security Committee today pending a final decision by the Council.  CWCM//30 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Statement on the occasion of International Women's Day http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150308_en.htm First Vice-President Frans Timmermans, EU High Representative/Commission Vice-President Federica Mogherini, Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, International Cooperation and Development Commissioner Neven Mimica, Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility Commissioner Marianne Thyssen, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Commissioner Christos Stylianides, Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Commissioner Vera Jourová said:  "Europe has been promoting gender equality since 1957 – it is part of the European Union's DNA. CWCM//31 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 10:14:00 +0100 Statement of the spokesperson on the killings in Iraq http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150217_03_en.htm "The murder of a large number of residents of al-Baghdadi town in western Iraq, who are reported to have been burned alive, is further evidence of the denial by Da'esh's of human life and dignity. CWCM//32 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100 European Parliament resolution on the humanitarian crisis in Iraq and Syria, in particular in the IS context http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//TEXT+MOTION+P8-RC-2015-0136+0+DOC+XML+V0//EN CWCM//33 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:34:00 +0100 Rule of Law conference in Iraq http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/press_corner/all_news/news/2015/20150212_en.htm Within the framework of the project on “Strengthening the Efficiency and Credibility of the Criminal Justice System and Enhancing the Rule of Law in Iraq”, the Delegation of European Union to Iraq, in cooperation with the team of experts and the National Security Council Coordinator Hamza Sharif, organized the first Rule of Law coordination conference. CWCM//34 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:19:00 +0100 Elements for an EU regional strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the Da'esh threat - Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Councilpdf http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/documents/20150206_join_en.pdf CWCM//35 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Elements for an EU regional strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the Da'esh threat - Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Councilpdf http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/documents/20150206_join_en.pdf CWCM//40 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 11:57:00 +0100 Local EU Statement on the First Anniversary of the adoption of the Iraqi National Action Plan for the implementation of the UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/iraq/documents/20150205_en_02.pdf The European Union wishes to congratulate the Republic of Iraq on the occasion of the first anniversary - tomorrow - of the adoption of the Iraqi National Action Plan for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security which, 15 years after its adoption, remains as relevant as ever. The Action Plan constitutes an important tool for strengthening the role of women in Iraqi society, their participation in national and local decision making, their contribution to the resolution of conflicts and for making sure that their rights are not violated. CWCM//36 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 08:45:00 +0100 Press release following the meeting between the High Representative and Vice President Federica Mogherini and the Secretary General of the League of Arab States (LAS), Dr. Nabil El Araby http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150119_03_en.htm The High Representative and Vice President Federica Mogherini met today with the Secretary General of the League of Arab States (LAS), Dr. Nabil El Araby, in Brussels. CWCM//37 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Meeting between the High Representative/Vice President Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2015/150115_02_en.htm CWCM//38 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0100 Remarks of the High Representative and Vice President Federica Mogherini in Baghdad, Iraq http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2014/141222_02_en.htm Joint press conference by Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC, Ibrahim Al-Jafaari, Iraqi Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Bert Koenders, Dutch Minister for Foreign Affairs CWCM//39 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0100