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International Labour Organization News - Baghdad, February 19, 2025

With the participation of a delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO), and as a significant step towards aligning Iraq’s Trade unions law with international labour standards, the Labour and Civil Society Institutions Committee in the Iraqi Parliament held a high-level discussion session on the proposed Trade unions law.

The session was chaired by Ms. Nahida Al-Daini, Chairwoman of the Committee, in the presence of committee members and a delegation from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, led by Minister Ahmed Al-Asadi, along with representatives from Iraqi Workers organizations and the Iraqi Federation of Industries.

In her opening speech, MP Al-Daini welcomed the attendees, emphasizing that this discussion aims to enhance dialogue on the proposed legislation, which represents a crucial step towards protecting workers' rights and organizing union activities in accordance with best practices and international standards. She reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to a participatory approach that ensures the involvement of all stakeholders, including the government, Trade Unions, and the ILO, to develop a modern law that addresses challenges in Iraq’s labour environment and supports union freedoms.

For his part, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, MP Hussein Arab, outlined the constitutional and legislative framework upon which the proposed law is based. He...

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