[Emblem] PERMENANT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ TO THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE GENEVA 6. The Iraqi Parliament has drafted a law for the protection of diversity and the prohibition of discrimination for the purpose of protecting Iraqi cultural heritage and to promote equal citizenship, understanding, social cohesion, and to build civil peace. In conclusion, the Iraqi government is working to guarantee the present and future of all constituents of the Iraqi society, as it considers them an important part of the Iraqi populace. Thank you Mr President. 8, Impasse Colombelle 1218 Grand Scaonnex, Geneva, Switzerland 3-3 www.mofa.gov.iq genpm@mofa.gov.iq Tel.: +41 229180980 Fax: +41 227330326