The Inauguration of the first women shelter in Baghdad

The United Iraqi Medical Society For Relief And Development is inaugurated the first Women Shelter in Baghdad

Funded by the Government of Canada and with the support of the United Nations Population fund (UNFPA) and in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and social Affairs and with the presence of Mr. Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani the Minister of Labor and social Affairs and Mrs. Pramila patten the United Nation Secretary-General’s envoy on issues of sexual violence in conflict And Mr. Ramanathan Balakrishnan the UNFPA Representative for Iraq and Mr. Mohammed Tahir Al- Tamimi the General Director of the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), and representatives of the Ministries of Health and the Interior, The United Iraqi Medical Society For Relief And Development (UIMS) is inaugurated The Safe Shelter For Women In Baghdad governorate after being rehabilitated with a exceptional duration which is 60 days