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Special Adviser Ritscher Briefs UN Security Council on 11th Report: UNITAD is at a critical juncture, sovereign decision rests with Iraq
UNITAD publishes a milestone report on sexual violence against women and girls committed by ISIL in Iraq
UNITAD Hands over Landmark Investigative Report to the Iraqi Judiciary on ISIL’s Chemical Weapons Crimes in Iraq
UNITAD Launches a Program of Cooperation with al-Alamain Institute for Graduate Studies
Pursuing Justice and Equality through Technology
For the first time in Iraq: Medico-Legal Directorate Forensic DNA Laboratory Works to Obtain ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
International Experts Discuss with Iraqi Parliamentarians and Legal Experts- Interplay between International and Domestic Criminal Law
In Pursuit of Justice: Investigating ISIL’s Crimes against Iraq’s Christians
Relentless Pursuit of Justice and Accountability Continues: 9 Years Since the Yazidi Genocide
UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum’s Fifth Biannual Plenary Roundtable Discusses Victim Participation in Meaningful Justice Processes
UNITAD Welcomes German Court Conviction of ISIL Female Member for Aiding and Abetting Genocide Against Yazidis
UNITAD, Iraq, and India Co-Host Special Event at UNHQ: ISIL's Use of Chemical Weapons: Global Threat
UNITAD: Unique partnership with Iraq and Continued Commitment to Justice for Victims of ISIL Crimes
Statement by Special Adviser and Head of UNITAD Christian Ritscher on Visit to Anbar
UNITAD Welcomes New Support from Sweden for Investigations and Evidence Management
Hamadan: the latest in UNITAD and Iraqi Authorities joint excavation and investigation of ISIL victim mass graves in Sinjar
UNITAD and Iraqi Officials Discuss Pathways to Accountability for ISIL’s International Crimes, and Launch Joint Working Group
Challenges to Investigating ISIL Gender-Based Crimes Discussed in the 5th Thematic Roundtable of the UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum
Special Adviser Christian Ritscher Visits Taza Khurmatu and Meets Survivors of ISIL Chemical Attack
UNITAD Provides Specialist Technical Support for the Excavation of Mass Graves' Sites in Anbar
UNITAD Discusses with Partners Blueprint for Psychosocial Support to Survivors of ISIL Crimes
Statement by Special Adviser Christian Ritscher after Meeting with His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
UNITAD at a Rapid Pace in Assisting Justice Opportunities in Many Countries-Special Adviser Ritscher Tells UNSC
Introducing International Expertise towards Prosecuting ISIL’s International Crimes: Intensive Training Program for Iraqi Judges at the Nuremberg Academy
First Special Event in the Arab Region for UNITAD Discusses ISIL’s Leadership Structure and the Role of Foreign Fighters
New French Support for UNITAD to Advance Accountability for ISIL’s Core International Crimes
UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum Holds Its Fourth Biannual Plenary Roundtable, Convening In Person For The First Time
Germany Supports UNITAD with Additional €1,700,000 for Investigating ISIL Financial Structure and Economic Crimes
The European Union Renews its Support to UNITAD’s Digitization of Evidence of ISIL Crimes in Iraq
Security Council Unanimously Renews UNITAD’s Mandate
UNITAD: The Wellbeing of Victims and Survivors Comes First
Increased Faith in the Path of Justice, Eight Years on ISIL Crimes against the Yazidi Community
UNITAD Releases a New Multimedia Video Analysis Constituting Evidence of Da’esh/ISIL Crimes against the Tikrit Air Academy Personnel
UNITAD, Iraq, and Finland Co-Host a Special Event at UNHQ: Presenting Investigations into ISIL’s Crimes Against the Tikrit Air Academy Personnel
Special Adviser Ritscher Briefs Security Council on UNITAD Investigative Progress: Cooperation with Iraq is Key
Denmark Commits Long-Term Funding to UNITAD for ISIL Accountability
Discussing Da’esh’s Destruction of Cultural Heritage, The UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum Holds its Fourth Thematic Roundtable
Supported by OSAPG, UNITAD and UNDP: Iraqi Religious Leaders Renew their Commitment to Support Accountability for ISIL/Da’esh Crimes
UNITAD and Stanford University Conclude Seminar on Mainstreaming Trauma-Informed Approach to Investigations
UNITAD joins the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact
UNITAD, Iraq and Germany Renew Commitment to Investigating the Financial Dimensions of ISIL International Crimes in Iraq
India Supports UNITAD chemical weapons and cultural heritage crimes investigations
Special Adviser Christian Ritscher Concludes his First Visit to Saudi Arabia
UNITAD’s Message on the Occasion of International Women’s Day 8 March 2022
UNITAD Welcomes Swedish Court Ruling of ISIL Woman Committing Grave Violations of International Law
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UNITAD Presents Iraq’s Medical Legal Directorate an advanced Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum Convenes its Third Biannual Plenary Roundtable
Chief Justice Zidan and Special Adviser Ritscher commend the work of Iraqi Judges to hold ISIL members accountable for international crimes
Second Phase of the Return of Identified Yazidi Victims of ISIL is Concluded, Families Lay their Loved Ones to Rest
Governments of Iraq and Germany join with UNITAD in hosting Special Event: Ensuring Global Accountability for ISIL Financing
Special Adviser Ritscher: Potential turning point in efforts to hold ISIL accountable before competent courts
UNITAD Special Adviser Christian Ritscher Welcomes Landmark Genocide Conviction of ISIL Member
Iraqi Officials and UNITAD Announce a New Ceremony for the Return of Yazidi Remains, Call on Families to Provide DNA Samples to Increase Victim Identifications
UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum holds its Third Thematic Roundtable, 'Psychosocial Support: Engaging Survivors in Accountability Efforts'
Finland Commits New Funding to UNITAD in Support of Witness Protection in Iraq
UNITAD Welcomes Hungary’s New Support for Investigations of ISIL Crimes
On His First Visit to Northern Iraq, Special Adviser Ritscher Reaffirms UNITAD’s Commitment to ISIL Accountability
Germany renews its support to UNITAD with a new €1 million contribution to investigate financing of ISIL crimes
Iraqi Authorities, in Cooperation with UNITAD, Complete the Excavation of a Mass Grave Site of ISIL Victims in Anbar
The Netherlands Commits New Funding to UNITAD in Support of Witness Protection in Iraq
Security Council Renews UNITAD's Mandate Unanimously by Adopting Resolution 2597 (2021)
Secretary-General Appoints Christian Ritscher of Germany to Head Team Investigating Islamic State Actions in Iraq
Training in Psychological First Aid for National NGOs and INGOs Staff
UNITAD’s Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology Unit initiated today a 3-day training
UNITAD's Psychologists Provided Different Trainings in July
UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum Convenes its Second Biannual Plenary Roundtable
UNITAD's Speech at Speicher Massacre victims Commemoration Event
Psychosocial Support Training for CIGE Material
UNITAD Psychosocial Experts Provide Training sessions for Yazda Organization MHPSS staff
UNITAD Releases Two New Publications
Security Council Arria Formula Meeting Highlights UNITAD Approach as a Model for International Accountability Efforts
UNITAD launches multimedia video demonstrating evidence of crimes against Yazidi community
Special Adviser Khan Briefs the Security Council on UNITAD Investigations
UNITAD Psychosocial Experts Provide Training sessions for Yazidi Survivors Network
UNITAD: New office opened in Erbil
UNITAD Continues National Capacity Building Efforts: Donates Specialized Vehicles for Mass Grave Excavations
UNITAD and the Government of Iraq: A Strong Partnership in the Pursuit of Justice and Accountability
Special Adviser Met with Officials from KRG Government
Special Adviser Khan Meets with KRG President Nechirvan Barzani
Special Adviser Meets with KRG PM Masrour Barzani in Erbil
Special Adviser Met with the Speaker of the Parliament
Special Adviser Karim Khan QC visited today His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Hasan Al-Taha
Special Adviser Met with His Beatitude Louis Raphael Sako
WPSU Psychologists provided a training session for the Eyzidi Organization for Documentation
UNITAD Psychosocial Training Sessions for Emma Organization for Human Development
USG Nderitu and Special Adviser Khan announce the launch of the “Interfaith Dialogue Series” in Iraq
Papal Visit Carries a Message of Healing For Communities Affected by ISIL, Underscores Special Adviser Khan
Special Adviser Meets the Speaker of the Parliament
Special Adviser Met with the Parliamentary Legal Committee
Special Adviser Met with Maj.Gen Al-Maamouri
US Ambassador Teuller and UK Ambassador Hickey visit UNITAD HQ
Investigations into ISIL Crimes Affecting Children: UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum Convenes its Second Thematic Roundtable
Special Adviser Meets Lt.Gen Allaq
UNITAD provides Trauma Informed Approach Training
UNITAD's forensic archaeology expert delivered a training
 Special Adviser Met H.E. Archbishop Mitja Leskovar
UNITAD's Message on the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
UNITAD Partners with George Washington University
UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum First Roundtable
Denmark Supports UNITAD Investigating Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes and Crimes Against Children
Germany Supports UNITAD Efforts to Investigate Financing of ISIL Crimes
Special Adviser Khan to UN Security Council: Momentum in investigations maintained through innovation, partnership with Iraq
International Outreach Event – Iraqi Officials Meet with Yazidi Community Representatives and NGOs
UNITAD-NGO Dialogue Forum
Government of Iraq Resumes Exhumation Activities; Opens Two New Yazidi Mass Graves from ISIL
Special Adviser Meets with Judge Bangin Qasim, Head of the Judicial Council of Kurdistan
Special Adviser Meets KRG Minister of Justice
Special Adviser Karim Khan met with KRG Prime Minister
Security Council Unanimously Extends UNITAD's Mandate
Special Adviser’s Message on the International Day for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 22 August 2020
International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
Remarks [as delivered] by SA Khan at the UN Digital Dialogue Event Organized by the German Mission
Special Adviser Meets KRG Prime Minister Masrur Barzani
Special Adviser Khan Meets with KRG Minister of Interior
Special Adviser Meets KRG President
Message from Special Adviser Khan Marking International Justice Day
Religious leaders and actors welcome Interfaith Statement on the Victims and Survivors of ISIL
Special Adviser Meets with MP Saeb Khidir
Special Adviser Meets the Minister of Foreign Affairs
UNITAD Returns to Anbar
Special Adviser Meets with the Iraqi President
Special Adviser Meets with the Minister of Justice
Special Adviser Meets the Minister of Defense
Special Adviser Meets with Commander of ICTS
Five Tips for Professionals in Preventing/Combating Vicarious Trauma
UNITAD Special Adviser’s Message on the International Day in Support of the Victims of Torture
Special Adviser Meets with Lt.Gen. Mezher Al-Allak
SA Submits 4th Report to Security Council; New Evidence Marks Significant Momentum in ISIL Accountability Efforts
UNITAD–Stanford University Collaboration; Promoting Best Practices for Working with Survivors of Severe Trauma
A Message of Solidarity and Support from UNITAD Special Adviser
The European Union and UNITAD Sign Agreement to support Digitization of Evidence of ISIL crimes in Iraq
Kaka'i Leadership Sign 'Interfaith Statement on Victims of Da'esh'
Special Adviser Karim A. A. Khan QC meets with H.E. Filip Vanden Bulcke, Kingdom of Belgium’s Ambassador to Iraq
Special Adviser Karim A. A. Khan QC meets with H.E. Eric Strating, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Iraq
Iraqi Religious Authorities Adopt Interfaith Statement on Victims of ISIL
Denmark and UNITAD Sign Agreement to Enhance Investigative & Forensic Capacity in Iraq
UNITAD, DMI Underline Importance of Cooperation to Ensure Accountability
Message from UNITAD Special Adviser on Victory Day in Iraq
Message on the International Day of Genocide Prevention
Security Council Unanimously Extends Mandate of UNITAD
Special Adviser Leads UNITAD Visit to Salahuddin
Special Adviser leads UNITAD Visit to Diyala
UNITAD Reports Strong Progress in First Half of 2019
UNITAD Visit the City of al-Ramadi in al-Anbar
Five year anniversary of Camp Speicher massacre on 12th June
Iraqi PM endorses UNITAD’s Iraqi Chief of National Engagement
UNITAD & Niger Cooperate in Fight for Accountability of Da’esh
Government of Iraq, UNITAD, United in Ongoing Exhumations in Sinjar, Iraq
UNITAD SA Karim A. A. Khan QC Addresses Global Coalition
UNITAD Call for Iraqis with Information
GOI & KRG Agree on Centralized Database for Information
UNITAD SA Extends Condolences for the Passing of Yazidi Emir

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