Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2009, published 99th ILC session (2010)

Indigenous and Tribal Populations Convention, 1957 (No. 107) - Iraq (Ratification: 1986)

Articles 1and 2 of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government’s indication that all parts of the population are considered to be of the same Iraqi origin. The Government also states that Iraq pursues comprehensive national policies covering the entire population, taking into account local particularities, in accordance with the Constitution. The Committee notes that article 43 of the Constitution reads as follows: “The State shall seek the advancement of the Iraqi clans and tribes and shall attend to their affairs in a manner that is consistent with religion and the law and upholds its noble human values in a way that contributes to the development of society. The State shall prohibit the tribal traditions that are in contradiction with human rights.” The Committee requests the Government to identify the tribal groups which correspond to the criteria set out in Article 1(a) of the Convention, and to provide information on the measures taken to promote their advancement, in accordance with the Constitution and the provisions of the Convention.