Supremely grateful to Amb Lempert, Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski Romanowski, and the dynamic teams at U.S. Embassy Jordan, U.S. Embassy Baghdad, & U.S. Consulate General Erbil for their tireless humanitarian and human rights diplomacy and such impactful visits. The 🇺🇸 is committed to advancing peace, justice, regional…

Today I am proud to announce a $70,000 grant from U.S. Mission Iraq, in partnership with the Yazda organization for victims of atrocities committed by Da’esh, to raise awareness of the genocide and continue to advocate for victims and survivors. U.S. Embassy Baghdad U.S. Consulate General Erbil

Profoundly moved to end my Iraq stay in Lalish, where I visited a historic Yezidi temple to commemorate 10 years since the ISIS genocide against Yezidis and other religious and ethnic groups. The 🇺🇸 will never forget the victims and will continue to press for justice. Read my…

A pleasure to meet with group of dedicated and diverse journalists in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. Press freedom is essential to every thriving democracy.

Proud to meet with members of 🇮🇶’s diverse, religious communities, emphasizing steadfast U.S. support for ongoing recovery 10 years after genocide and for their full inclusion in Iraqi social and public life.

Robust engagements with Nechirvan Barzani Nechirvan Barzani, Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, & Minister of Interior Rêber Ahmed on advancing U.S.-KRG cooperation, regional security challenges, press freedom, and our shared humanitarian priorities, incl. support for refugees and…

Honored to meet with Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on human rights, Sinjar Agreement implementation, IDPs, refugees, and the importance of elections. 🇺🇸 is proud of our longstanding and historic partnership with Iraq’s Kurdish people, forged in shared…

The MoPA Chief of Staff received the Head of the Security Cooperation Office at the U.S. Consulate General Erbil, the US military's support to the #Peshmerga forces, the joint future plans & the latest efforts of the MoPA in the process of unification of the Peshmerga forces were discussed.

PM Masrour Barzani welcomed a delegation from US Senate, led by Sen. Ted Budd and Joni Ernst. Discussing current developments, bilateral ties and continued US support to KRI. Underlined safeguarding constitutional rights of the people of Kurdistan and ensuring fair elections.

The unveiling and reconstruction of the face of a 75,000-year-old #Neanderthal woman in #Shanidar Cave, #Kurdistan , is a remarkable achievement for archaeologists and scientists, shedding light on shared human history. Thanks to their diligent efforts.

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President Nechirvan Barzani in welcoming US Senate delegation Joni Ernst Sen. Ted Budd who were accompanied by Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski & U.S. Consulate General Erbil thanked them for their solidarity & support. The delegation reiterated continued US support to Iraq & KRI & discussed the latest developments.

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On Thursday, May 2, 2024, PFO held the final conference (Civil Society Organizations Boot Camp Project in the Iraqi and Kurdistan Region). funded by U.S. Consulate General Erbil ...
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Great to see Iraqi youth gaining essential skills in critical thinking and digital wellness through participation in the Media Literacy Bootcamp in Baghdad. Supported by U.S. Embassy Baghdad and led by @IREX, this program empowers youth to navigate today's information landscape.

Diversity Visa 2025 selections are now available! Find out if you were selected by entering your confirmation number at dvprogram.state.gov/ESC/CheckStatu… This is the only way to check if you have been selected. Selection does not guarantee a visa or an interview. Good luck!

Today, Chief of Staff Fawzi Franso Hariri met with U.S. Consulate General Erbil Mark Stroh. They discussed the latest political developments, the internal situation in Kurdistan Region and parliamentary elections, the Nechirvan Barzani’s recent visit to Baghdad, and progress on the Peshmerga reform process.

Deputy CG Pamela Hack delivered remarks at the graduation for a Boot Camp Training for Journalists, funded by the Department of State in partnership with PFO. Today, on #WorldPressFreedomDay and every day, we recognize the courage of journalists and stand with them for #PressFreedom .

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2024 whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

On #WorldPressFreedomDay , the U.S. stands with Iraqi journalists and media professionals. A free and independent press is essential for a strong democracy. We support Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقية efforts to ensure the safety of journalists and their freedom to inform the public. #PressFreedom