Iraqi Justice Minister Directs Human Rights Department to Draft 2026-2030 Plan

Iraq's Justice Minister Khaled Shawani met with senior officials of the Human Rights Department on Tuesday to discuss the preparation of a national human rights plan for 2026-2030. Shawani instructed officials to finalize the plan and submit it to the Council of Ministers for approval. The department will be required to submit annual reports to monitor implementation, with the minister emphasizing that the quality of published reports must improve based on accurate indicators and data. The ministry also called for stronger alignment with United Nations periodic reporting methods and increased Iraqi participation in international human rights meetings. Human rights records will be digitized and archived, and coordination on relevant draft legislation will be provided. No further timeline or details were immediately available.