ICMPD has opened a new Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I). Funded by the Swedish Ministry of Justice and the Swedish Migration Agency through the “Sweden-Iraq Cooperation on Migration Governance (SI-COM)” project, the MRC in Sulaymaniyah also aims to strengthen migration management capacities of public institutions, including labour migration pathways, return, and reintegration. The MRC is located in the premises of the governorate branch of the Joint Crisis Coordination Centre (JCC), Ministry of Interior of the Kurdistan Regional Government.
The Inauguration ceremony took place in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq on Wednesday, 22 January 2025 gathering over 150 participants from the government, diplomatic missions, international and national stakeholders. This MRC in Sulaymaniyah is a significant step in strengthening the Kurdistan Region’s migration management efforts.
“Providing essential services, guidance, and reintegration support will ensure that migration is safe, informed, and beneficial for individuals and our communities. This underscores our commitment to protect our people, enhance institutional capacities, and foster sustainable development.”
Mr Haval Abubakir, Governor of Sulaymaniyah
