Iraq Access to Justice Program Quarterly Report January 1 — March 31, 2014

The program aims to strengthen the capacity of Iraq's justice sector, promote access to justice, and support the rule of law. The report highlights the program's progress in achieving its objectives. Public awareness is a key component of the program, with a focus on strengthening partners' capacities and improving relationships between government, civil society partners, and vulnerable populations. Technical support for public awareness and advocacy campaigns has been provided, including joint awareness campaigns with government. These efforts have resulted in increased awareness among internally displaced families, such as sisters who attended a program-supported awareness workshop in Baghdad's Hurriya neighborhood. The program also focuses on legal education and services, with a goal of promoting sustainable legal aid. This includes strengthening partners' capacities, documenting and sharing good practice for legal aid provision, and promoting the establishment of legal clinics within COMSEC Citizens' Affairs Centers. The program has also partnered with Iraq's bar associations to support the development of the legal profession. Advocacy and policy reform are additional key components of the program. The Legal Clinic Network Advocacy Committee has been established to support government efforts, and federal and provincial funding for civil society organizations has been secured. The program has also advocated for the rights of vulnerable populations, including persons with disabilities, women with missing husbands, and minority groups. Monitoring and evaluation are critical components of the program, with a focus on tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement. A follow-on perception survey has been conducted, and internal evaluation has been ongoing. The program has also built the capacity of its partners to improve monitoring and evaluation through site visits and training. The program has made significant progress in achieving its objectives, with a focus on strengthening the capacity of Iraq's justice sector and promoting access to justice. The report highlights the program's achievements and challenges, and provides a roadmap for future activities. The program has supported the establishment of 15 COMSEC Legal Clinics, which have provided legal services to over 10,000 individuals. The program has also partnered with 12 civil society organizations to support the development of the legal profession. The program has secured federal and provincial funding for civil society organizations, totaling over $1 million. The program has faced implementation challenges, including security concerns and limited resources. However, the program has continued to make progress, despite these challenges. The program has also identified areas for improvement, including the need for more effective monitoring and evaluation. The program has a number of upcoming activities, including the establishment of additional COMSEC Legal Clinics and the expansion of the program's advocacy efforts. The program will also continue to build the capacity of its partners to improve monitoring and evaluation. The program's financial reports are included in Annex A, which provides a detailed breakdown of the program's budget and expenditures. The program's deliverables and risk analysis are also included in Annex B, which provides a summary of the program's achievements and challenges. The program's monitoring and evaluation summary is included in Annex C, which provides a detailed breakdown of the program's progress and areas for improvement. The program's ODA reassessment results are included in Annex D, which provides a summary of the program's achievements and challenges.