Subcommittee of the Electoral Awareness Forum in Duhok Holds Coordination Meeting to Implement Awareness Forums in Cooperation with Civil Society Organizations

Duhok – 27 May 2025

The subcommittee of the Electoral Awareness Forum in Duhok Governorate held an important coordination meeting on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, under the direct supervision of the Director of the Duhok Electoral Office, Mr. Khalid Abbas Omar. The meeting was attended by representatives of the AIN, Tammuz, and Shams networks, along with the Media Division Officer, a member of the Women’s Electoral Support Team, and representatives of civil society organizations.

This meeting was held within the framework of the National Project for Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Media Freedom, with the aim of preparing to implement a series of awareness forums in cooperation with the Duhok Electoral Office, to enhance voter awareness and encourage broader participation in the electoral process.

At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Khalid Abbas Omar welcomed the participants and highlighted the work of the Independent High Electoral Commission, particularly in updating the voter registry, registering political parties, and the technical and administrative support provided by the office’s staff. He also expressed the office’s readiness to support the implementation of awareness programs led by civil society organizations.

Mr. Hogr Chato, a member of the National Committee, presented the networks' joint program, which includes six awareness forums targeting various segments of society, such as religious leaders, political party representatives, women, youth, media professionals, and opinion leaders.

The meeting concluded with an agreement on the schedule and agenda of the forums, ensuring comprehensive coverage of electoral awareness topics.

It is worth noting that the Duhok Electoral Office is an active member of the subcommittee of the Electoral Awareness Forum in the governorate and will play a key role in implementing these awareness activities in coordination with civil society organizations and partner networks.