also the Founder of the University Of Kurdistan Hewler, known as (UKH), the highest ranked university in the region. He served as Chancellor of the institute from 2010 to 2019, with Dr.Mohammed Mochtar as his Vice Chancellor. President of the Kurdistan Region (2019–present) On 28 May 2019, out of 81 MPs who participated at the session, Nechirvan Barzani was elected as the President of Kurdistan Region by the votes of 68 MPs. Nechirvan Barzani was inaugurated as President of the Kurdistan Region in June 2019. Citing democracy as one of the Kurdistan Region's greatest achievements, in his inauguration speech he stated his duty as President of the Kurdistan Region is to continue strengthening Kurdistan's democratic values and developing the government's political, social and economic policies to improve those sectors as well as education, healthcare, and industry. He has been recognized for his promotion of the rights of all ethnic and religious groups, continued inter-faith dialogue, and women's rights. For this reason, Nechirvan Barzani received support from the various ethnic and religious groups in the Kurdistan Region who believe his presidency enhances the likelihood that they will continue to be treated fairly with equal rights and freedoms in Kurdistan Region. His election as president signaled a mandate by the Kurdistan Region Parliament to continue advancing fair and equal treatment under his leadership. This has positioned Kurdistan as a leader that serves as an example for other nations in the Middle East. President Barzani affirmed during his inauguration speech that he will continue plans to build solidarity with neighboring countries, strengthen relations with the international community, and to work closely with the federal government in Baghdad to jointly agree on solutions within the framework of the Constitution of Iraq. As President, Nechirvan Barzani remains dedicated to continue his Yezidi rescue mission. Barzani established a special office in 2014 devoted to rescuing Yezidi survivors in ISIS terrorist captivity. More than 3,340 Yezidi victims have been liberated with the support of the office. See also Kurdistan Kurdistan Regional Government Kurdistan Democratic Party Mustafa Barzani Idris Barzani Masoud Barzani Masrour Barzani Barzani Family References External links |- |- |- 1966 births Presidents of Kurdistan Region Prime Ministers of Kurdistan Region Iraqi Kurdish people Kurdish nationalists Living people People from Barzan University of Tehran alumni Kurdistan Democratic Party politicians