EUAM Iraq Deputy Head of Mission Ms. Anne Meskanen, met with the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq, Ms. Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano. 

The purpose of the meeting was to identify opportunities for cooperation and further engagement in civilian Security Sector Reform between the United Nations and EUAM Iraq. Both parties discussed ongoing displacement in Iraq, government’s efforts to repatriate Iraqi citizens from Syria and the need of durable solutions for Iraq’s internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Other discussion points included countering terrorism and preventing/countering violent extremism, as well as efforts to promote human rights and support implementation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda.