Iraq News News Iraq » Social: Did George W. Bush ‘borrow’ from Social Security to fund the war in Iraq and tax cuts?
Evoke George W. Bush, his income tax cuts and the war in Iraq, and you’re sure to arouse some liberal ire. Suggest that Bush financed those projects by plundering Social Security’s retirement coffers, ...
News Iraq » Social: Iraq and the United Nations advance key commitments to strengthen social protection ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development
BAGHDAD, Iraq (ILO News) – The Government of Iraq, in partnership with the United Nations, has concluded a two-day national consultation held on 20–21 October 2025 to shape Iraq’s contribution to the ...
News Iraq » Social: Iraq advances dialogue on labour legislation through engagement between Parliament and social partners
BAGHDAD, Iraq (ILO News) – Representatives of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, government, workers’ and employers’ organizations have agreed to strengthen consultations on labour legislation, ...
News Iraq » Social: Social Security Coverage Doubles for Workers in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
More than 434,000 private-sector wage employees fall under the Kurdistan Region’s social security law, according to figures measured for the first time through the 2021 Iraq Labour Force Survey.