The role of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in protecting human rights in Iraq

Abstract

The issue of human rights is one of the fundamental issues that international and local efforts are working on to protect. In this context, the office of the United Nations high commissioner for human rights stands out among the internationals efforts that have had an effective role in Iraq, represented in the promotion and protection of human rights through its efforts in monitoring and exposing violations through the field collection process in Iraq and submitting reports on them.

In addition to capacity building through conducting training courses, cooperating with international and local bodies, and providing support and advice to the Iraqi government, despite these efforts, it faced major challenges that hindered its work. These challenges were “political, security, economic, and cultural.” The security situation, the spread of political conflicts, financial and administrative corruption, and the politicization of humanitarian aid are all matters that make the tasks entrusted to the High Commissioner difficult to complete in the best possible way. However, its role remains essential to ensure Iraq’s commitment to its path towards protecting human rights and achieving justice and equality for all its citizens.