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MERI annual report contains information about the works, publications and research projects conducted at the Institute and sheds light on the important conferences and debates hosted by the Institute for the purpose of reform, reconciliation and institutionalization in Iraq and the wider Middle East.

The Iraqi leaders who clearly deem ISIS as a threat need to translate words into concrete action.

The process of the unification of the Peshmerga has been slow, but a strong political will exists to drive the momentum of unification forward.

MERI is currently undertaking a research project, funded by UNDP, to advance and apply the concept of resilient livelihoods for Syrian refugees living in the camps within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

MERI’s objective is to contribute to research into the institutionalisation and unification of Kurdistan’s Peshmerga forces. This will discuss political, organisational and economic aspects and factors surrounding the issue.

The purpose of the Mission is to elicit views on the work of the United Nations in Iraq, as envisioned by MERI, which will then form part of overall recommendations to be submitted to the UN Secretary General in order to extend UNAMI’s mandate in the UN Security Council in July 2015.

The Women’s Rights Committee decided to submit the Draft Amendment Law on Combating Domestic Violence to the Speaker of Parliament.

In a meeting at the Judicial Council, Justice Nasha’at Ahmed Rasheed the Chair of Judicial Supervision demonstrated their commitment to the reform of the judicial system, and transform the role of Judicial Supervision.

Kirkuk research looks to focus on grass-roots perspectives towards top-down political strategies; aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the views of key stakeholders.

The Ministry of Peshmarga welcomed MERI’s engagement and academic support for the design of a long term strategy towards instiutionalisation of Peshmarga forces.