Koya Unites the Voice of Justice and Reform

Conference on Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law in Correctional Institutions in Iraq
Koya University | ️ May 21–22, 2025

Day One – May 21, 2025

A Thoughtful and Humanitarian Start Toward Real Reform

• Two specialized workshops on physical and mental health issues affecting inmates.

• Presentation of two studies on the current state of criminal justice and the challenges inside correctional institutions.

• A talk by Dr. Khaldoun Jabbar on the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration programs after release, with examples from global experiences.

• A discussion on the role of civil society in supporting marginalized groups and in the education and rehabilitation of inmates.

• A session on the role of Islamic law in moral and human reform inside prisons.

As part of the “Donate a Book” campaign, the Prisoners’ Justice Network — through its Media Department — distributed 650 books to all conference attendees.
The books included annual reports and research studies the network has produced over the years.

Day Two – May 22, 2025

Towards Practical Paths for Justice and Reintegration

• The day opened with a research paper on proposed amendments to Inmates and Detainees Reform Law No. 14 of 2018.

• Legal expert Shwan Saber presented a paper on the right to health for detainees and inmates in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

• A panel discussion addressed the role of the press in monitoring correctional institutions and promoting human rights awareness.

• Hawkar Ceto, legal expert, spoke about the reality of inmates and the need to reform social policies.

• The Ministry of Justice announced the release of 793 inmates in March as part of ongoing reform efforts.

• The conference concluded with clear recommendations to support legal reform, improve prison conditions, and protect the dignity of detainees.