Introduction: The Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights (IHCHR) was established on the basis of Article (102) of the Iraqi Constitution in force for the year 2005. The Commission was regulated by its Law No. (53) of 2008 (amended) and undertook to work towards achieving its objectives stated in Article (3) of that law (To ensure the protection and promotion of respect for human rights in Iraq, the protection of the rights and freedoms set forth in the Constitution, laws, treaties and international conventions ratified by Iraq, and the consolidation and development of the values and culture of human rights). In accordance with the duties and tasks assigned to it under Articles (4 and 5) of the law above mentioned, the IHCHR undertakes its work in monitoring and following up the reality of human rights in Iraq, receiving complaints from groups, individuals and civil society organizations regarding violations before and after the passing of this law, conducting initial investigations on human rights violations and moving claims of human rights violations and then referring them to the prosecution1. Based on the IHCHR's awareness of the effectiveness and usefulness of the treaty bodies emanating from the conventions and their great impact on the international human rights protection system, and expressing its confidence in these mechanisms, the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights submits its first report to your esteemed Committee, in the belief that these mechanisms play an important role in the protection and promotion of human rights and the realization of the rights recognized in the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. This report includes a comprehensive assessment of legislation, mechanisms and formal procedures on the ground and to measure their compliance and harmony with the principles of the Convention and its articles. Since its inception, the IHCHR has devoted a special file on minorities, coexistence and community peace and a special file on combating racial discrimination, extremism and hate speech. The Commission has followed through monitoring and documenting the reality of religious and national minorities' rights. The following are the most important observations, opinions and recommendations on Iraq's compliance with the provisions of the International Convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination and how this has been reflected in the effective enjoyment of these rights recognized in the Convention 1 ) For more information on the Law No. (53) OF 2008, click the following link: http://ihchr.iq/upload/upfile/ar/1ihr1.pdf 3