Iraq, Kurdistan Region begin new academic year

Millions of students took to their schools as bells rang across Iraq, marking the new 2025-2026 school year, to begin a new chapter in their academic journey. 

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Kurdistan Foundation holds final round of students’ debate championship

The final round of the 'Kurdistan Debate' debating competition is being held on Monday, with four teams remaining in the competition that has featured debates in Kurdish and English relating to topics such as AI and mass media. The Kurdistan Region’s Education Minister Alan Hama Saeed hailed the Foundation's efforts as "very important" and urged further investment in such initiatives.

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Iraqi government announces completion of 670 schools to rebuild educational infrastructure

The Iraqi government on Friday announced the completion of the construction of 670 schools out of 1,000 across Iraq, with the remaining ones scheduled to be finished by the end of this year

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Iraq’s Sudani inaugurates schools for orphans, stresses psychological support

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani launched three new schools in Baghdad and Maysan provinces as part of a nationwide initiative to establish 25 Farah Model Schools for orphans.

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Iraqi Ministry and Huawei partner to advance education

The Ministry of Higher Education in Iraq partners with Huawei to advance ICT education.

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Giving a chance to refugee children and qualified teachers

In the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the Refugee Education Integration Policy integrates refugee children into public schools alongside local Kurdish children.

Alan Hama Saeed & Jean-Nicolas Beuze

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Iraq's children in crisis

Child labor is a pressing issue in Iraq, exacerbated by economic challenges, insufficient social services, and legislative gaps, demanding urgent government action and comprehensive policy interventions.

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Teachers and students foot school costs in Iraq

More schools are being built in Iraq but the education system remains woefully inadequate.

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