MERI firmly advocates the incorporation of minorities’ rights in the Kurdistan Region’s Constitution
June 24th, 2015 by MERI
MERI debates constitutional rights of ethnic minorities with the Kurdistan Region’s Constitution Committee
MERI Annual Report is out in English
June 17th, 2015 by MERI
MERI annual report contains information about the works, publications and research projects conducted at the Institute and sheds light on the important conferences and debates hosted by the Institute for the purpose of reform, reconciliation and institutionalization in Iraq and the wider Middle East.
Ján Kubiš, Head of UNAMI, visits MERI
May 25th, 2015 by MERI
The Iraqi leaders who clearly deem ISIS as a threat need to translate words into concrete action.
The Future of Armed Forces in a Democratic Kurdistan Region
May 18th, 2015 by MERI
The process of the unification of the Peshmerga has been slow, but a strong political will exists to drive the momentum of unification forward.
Advancing the concept of resilient livelihoods for Syrian refugees
February 5th, 2019 by MERI
MERI is currently undertaking a research project to advance and apply the concept of resilient livelihoods for Syrian refugees living in the camps within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Advancing the concept of resilient livelihoods for Syrian refugees
May 12th, 2015 by MERI
MERI is currently undertaking a research project, funded by UNDP, to advance and apply the concept of resilient livelihoods for Syrian refugees living in the camps within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
One step forward, two steps back
April 28th, 2015 by Samuel Morris
The capture of Tikrit was touted as a turning point in the conflict in Iraq. Despite it taking weeks longer than suspected and requiring involvement from the international coalition, the operation was deemed a military success. But the momentum was lost.
MERI visits the frontline as part of the Institutionalisation of Peshmarga Forces Project
April 28th, 2015 by MERI
MERI’s objective is to contribute to research into the institutionalisation and unification of Kurdistan’s Peshmerga forces. This will discuss political, organisational and economic aspects and factors surrounding the issue.
UN Strategic Assessment Mission Visits MERI
April 24th, 2015 by MERI
The purpose of the Mission is to elicit views on the work of the United Nations in Iraq, as envisioned by MERI, which will then form part of overall recommendations to be submitted to the UN Secretary General in order to extend UNAMI’s mandate in the UN Security Council in July 2015.
Women’s Rights Committee debates MERI’s Draft Amendment Law on Combating Domestic Violence
April 21st, 2015 by MERI
The Women’s Rights Committee decided to submit the Draft Amendment Law on Combating Domestic Violence to the Speaker of Parliament.