Baghdad, 23 August 2021 - News from UNAMI Human Rights Office: 26 young activists from Baghdad, Karbala, Najaf and Hillah participated in a one-day workshop on human rights, hosted at the premises of the Al-Amal Association. Participants discussed next to an introduction to human rights law, basic principles of human rights monitoring as well as election related human rights violations and reflected on experiences from their own regions. The workshop aimed to empower activists with knowledge and skills to gain a better understanding of practical human rights work while reflecting on the relevant legal framework. Alfadhel, a participant from Najaf commented on the workshop: “ This training highlighted the importance of concrete and documented information regarding human rights monitoring. If something is not reported then it did not happen”.

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