Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) Marking the 6^th anniversary of Mosuls liberation from the grip of ISIS, UNESCO officially delivered heritage house number 100, labelling it a significant milestone in its work to restore the historic part of the city, according to a statement issued by UNESCO.

The statement revealed that as part of its flagship initiative Revive the Spirit of Mosul, UNESCO launched in 2020 the rehabilitation of 124 historical houses within the Old City of Mosul, which suffered severe damage during the recent conflict.

The statement elaborated that this project was made possible through generous financial support from the European Union and fruitful collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Culture and local authorities.

The reconstruction of these houses was done according to the highest heritage standards, using traditional techniques and traditional materials, so that this exceptional heritage of Mosul can once again be transmitted from generation to generation, according to the statement.

Restoring these heritage houses also means creating jobs for 4710 workers and craftsmen. UNESCO provided training to local workers in various methods of rehabilitating heritage buildings, as mentioned in the statement.

The statement indicated that 1568 local job seekers were involved in the rehabilitation process in partnership with the Ministry of Labor.

The statement elaborated that the rehabilitation of the 24 remaining houses is on track and they will be delivered to their owners by the end of this summer.

The statement added that this successful project in Mosul has been extended to Basra in southern Iraq, where UNESCO is currently restoring 11 historic houses in coordination with the local authorities.

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Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Rashid, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Plasschaert, discussed on Monday the displaced issue and climate challenges, according to a statement issued by the Iraqi Presidency.

The statement mentioned that the meeting addressed the political situation in Iraq and the efforts exerted by the United Nations to tackle the issue of the displaced and climate challenges.

The Iraqi President and the UN representative also talked about the work of the United Nations and its associated organizations in supporting Iraq and activating their role, especially in the projects adopted by the United Nations, such as the issue of the displaced and ways to facilitate their return to their areas of residence.

Plasschaert emphasized her eagerness to do everything possible to help the Iraqis in all fields.

A report issued in July by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) mentioned that one million people remain displaced in Iraq six years after the defeat of the terrorist group ISIS, with a quarter of them perceived as ISIS-affiliates.

On a visit to Anbar, Baghdad and Basra in mid-July, the UNDPs Assistant Secretary-General and Crisis Bureau Director, Asako Okai, stated that supporting the countrys efforts to reintegrate everyone is critical to preventing extremism and boosting recovery.

More than six million people were forced to flee their homes between 2014 and 2017 as ISIS fighters controlled around 40 percent of the country, including Mosul, Iraqs second-largest city.

80 percent of displaced people have been able to return home, according to the UNDP.

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