The situation of workers' rights and worker union freedom in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in the first half of 2024 saw some legal and regulatory changes.

 

In Iraq, the Retirement and Social Security Law No. 18 of 2023 issued some specific guidelines in 2024, especially for unorganized workers and those without employers. If the Iraqi Parliament approves the International Labour Organization Convention No. 190, it would be a significant step towards further ensuring workers' rights, especially for working women.

 

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