Iraq Elected as Member of Executive Board of United Nations Human Settlements Programme UN Habitat for 2025-2029

In a new diplomatic achievement, Iraq has been elected as a member of the Executive Board of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The election took place during the second session of the UN-Habitat Assembly, held in Nairobi, Kenya.

The vote was held on Friday, May 30, 2025, and member states endorsed Iraq’s membership for the 2025-2029 term. This is the first time Iraq has been elected to this Executive Board. This marks the first time Iraq has secured a seat on this Executive Board, representing a significant step in strengthening its presence an important step towards strengthening its presence in international forums concerned with urban and sustainable development.

This membership reflects the international community’s growing confidence in Iraq’s role in housing and urban planning issues, and it provides Iraq with the opportunity to contribute to shaping global policies related to human settlements.