The Office of the Coordinator of International Advocacy of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has published its second-year report, detailing the significant progress made in its human rights plan for the period 2021-2025. This comprehensive report provides deep insights into illegal labor, measures against torture, domestic violence, sex trafficking, and efforts to combat discrimination.

One of the key highlights of the report is the section on domestic violence, which reveals a total of 18,620 complaints filed with the Public Prosecution. Out of these, 1,733 complaints were filed in the Criminal Court, while 16,887 were registered in the Court of Inquiry. Notably, 10,897 cases were resolved, including 1,071 in the Criminal Court and 9,826 in the Court of Inquiry.

The report also presents detailed statistics on gender-specific violence cases, recording 1,086 incidents in total. Of these, 496 involved female victims and 590 involved male victims. The causes of violence, as documented by prevention centers and offices, were categorized into five main points. Marital status emerged as a significant factor, with 991 cases involving married individuals and 84 involving singles.

In terms of the types of violence reported, there were 319 cases of physical violence, 423 cases of mental violence, 21 cases of sexual violence, and 307 cases of various other types. Financial status was another influential factor, with 208 cases recorded among the poor, 368 among those with moderate financial status, and 511 among individuals with good financial status. Educational level also played a role, with 161 cases involving illiterate individuals and 925 cases involving literate individuals.

The KRG’s human rights plan, developed by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s Ninth Cabinet in collaboration with the parliament, judiciary, and international organizations—including the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and Erbil-based diplomatic missions—comprises 27 sections. This plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap aimed at further promoting human rights protection across all sectors in the Kurdistan Region over the next five years.

The publication of this second-year report underscores the KRG's commitment to addressing and improving human rights conditions, reflecting the ongoing efforts to ensure a safer and more equitable environment for all residents of the Kurdistan Region.