UN Public Information Officer Brenden Varma recently returned from a six-month stint in Iraq, where he helped to promote participation in national elections. His experience opened his eyes to the complexities of life in the country.
Read the full story, “First Person: Discovering the reality of life in Iraq”, on globalissues.org →

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