Huge honour to welcome HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to Baghdad, which marks the first visit by a member of the Royal Family. A sign of the strength of our bilateral relationship and the importance of Iraq to the UK. 🇮🇶🇬🇧
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh met HE President of Iraq @LJRashid & the First Lady. We discussed the strong ties between🇮🇶🇬🇧 , Iraq’s National Action Plan on #womenpeacesecurity, sharing expertise on tackling #CRSV, and on-going holistic support and justice for survivors.
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visited UK-funded @IOMIraq centre at Qadia camp which supports IDPs including survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. Continued holistic support with a range of activities and training is crucial. #ForSurvivorsWithSurvivors
Inclusive armed forces are vital for security & stability. HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh & I met Mrs Areej Al-Basri @modmiliq & @IraqNato to hear about the work to integrate women, peace and security into the Iraqi military and how the UK promotes that in its military education.
Fantastic reception at the @AUIB for The Duchess of Edinburgh and partners from the Government, Parliament, international community & civil society working to progress women's rights. Great to see everyone coming together for this critical agenda.
Inspiring discussion with Iraqi female business leaders on the barriers they faced and how they overcame them. The UK is committed to supporting women’s economic empowerment; crucial to Iraq reaching its potential. #RightsFreedomPotential
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh and I visited a family planning centre which is supported by @UNFPAIraq with UK funding. We saw the important work they are doing to promote women's health, rights and empowerment.
HRH the Duchess of Edinburgh opened the UK-funded @cordaidiraq Women’s Voices First Conference, engaging with women peacebuilders and organisations implementing #womenpeacesecurity. The UK is proud to support 19 inspiring Iraqi Women’s Rights Organisations nationwide.
Honoured to visit Hitten Girl’s School with HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh. Great to see UK support for inclusive education and discuss access for children with disabilities. The energy & enthusiasm of Iraq's young people fills me with hope. #RightsFreedomPotential
بعيداً عن المنافسة على الميداليات، ولكن المركز الخامس هو انجاز رائع في سباق ال ٢٠٠ متر والذي حققته فاطمة فاضل من العراق وهي أصغر لاعبة رياضية تشارك في دورة الألعاب البارالمبية.
Congratulations to Iraq for their historic win tonight against Oman. I have really enjoyed #GulfCup2023, and it was great to see an international event like this happening in Iraq,