The Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics/International Relations & Diplomacy organized a workshop on “Peacebuilding approaches in the KRI”, which was held on January 31st, 2020.

The KRI is recognized as being one of the more peaceful areas of the Middle East. Yet we still see violent events on a regular basis, from domestic violence such as honor killings to antigovernmental demonstrations and clashes with external armed forces. By this workshop, we aim to better understand how the KRI has achieved its current level of peace, how we can build on this current base level and then how we can maintain peace once we’ve established it. Our workshop presenters will talk us through what we have achieved so far, how we can build peace on a societal level through peace education and suggestions for what we can do to maintain peace in the region.

Presenters:

  1. Ms. Anne Blanchflower, Head of International Relations & Diplomacy Department
  2. Mr. Romeo Hakari, KRG Parliament Member
    Mr. Romeo Hakari was born in Hawdyian, Rwanduz and has a Bachelor’s Degree in English. Mr. Romeo is affiliated to the National Union Coalition and is currently serving his second term as a Member of the Kurdistan Parliament, representing the Christian minority. In his capacity as an MP, he is the Head of several key committees including Social Affairs, the Protection of Women’s Rights, and Human Rights. In addition to his participation in these humanitarian committees, Mr. Romeo is also a member of the Interior, Security and Local Councils’ committee.
  3. Dr. Krmanj Othman, Legal Advisor at the Ministry of Justice
    Dr. Krmanj Othman is a Legal Advisor at the Ministry of Justice in the Kurdish Regional Government. In addition to this, Dr. Krmanj conducts extensive research in the areas of Human Rights and International Law. He attained his master’s degree in Peacekeeping Management from the University of Turin, Italy and has since worked as Researcher or Legal Advisor for a number of international non-governmental organizations such as the International Rescue Committee, ACTED, EPOS, Spark and Emma.

Intended audience:

· TIU students

· TIU staff

Date: January 31, 2020

Venue: Education building Hall 302, Tishk International University

Workshop Timetable:

Time Description Speaker
10:00 Welcome and introductions Helen Amjad
10:10 Human rights protection in the KRI Mr. Romeo Hakari
10:50 Q&A All
11:00 Break All
11:15 Peacebuilding in education Ms. Anne Blanchflower
11:45 Q&A All
12:00 Break All
12:15 The KRG on the peace process map Mr. Krmanj Othman
12:45 Q&A All