Baghdad: The Child Welfare Authority has actively participated in a workshop focused on crafting a draft law concerning children’s rights in Iraq. Fatouh Al-Anzi, Director of the Child Welfare Authority Office and a member of the committee responsible for drafting this law, took part in the workshop. This event, organized by the Iraqi Al-Amal Association in collaboration with UNICEF, aimed to bolster the protection of children’s rights across the nation.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, representatives from diverse governmental bodies, including the Council of Representatives, the Office of the President of the Republic, the Office of the Prime Minister, and several ministries such as Justice, Education, Labor and Social Affairs, and Higher Education and Scientific Research, joined the workshop. Various other national bodies and institutions also participated to share perspectives and experiences, discussing the core principles and concepts necessary for the draft Child Rights Law.

The workshop covered numerous themes related to children’s rights, emphasizing the importance of establishing a comprehensive legal framework. This framework aims to adapt to societal changes, ensuring the protection of children and the promotion of their rights in different sectors.

Fatouh Al-Anzi highlighted the urgency of passing the Child Rights Law in Iraq, especially given the rapid transformations in both real and virtual environments, which pose new challenges. These developments require a legislative framework that can adequately address children’s needs and safeguard them from exploitation, violence, and abuse.

Al-Anzi acknowledged the work of previous committees in drafting the Child Rights Law, stressing the importance of building on these efforts to refine the current draft. The goal is to ensure a comprehensive and applicable law that aligns with the Iraqi Constitution.

The participation of the Child Welfare Authority in this workshop signifies its commitment to supporting national initiatives aimed at enhancing children’s rights. It also contributes to the creation of legislation and policies designed to address existing challenges, ensuring a safer and more equitable future for Iraqi children.