Digital accessibility by country
Digital accessibility in Iraq
Iraq's disability law (No. 38 of 2013) was amended in 2024 to be more rights-based. It names accessibility as a duty of different authorities, but there is no digital accessibility standard. The Kurdistan Region has its own disability law (2021).
Last reviewed: November 2026
At a glance
Digital accessibility in Iraq at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Status | Emerging. Disability law covers access to information, with some initiatives. |
| UN disability convention (CRPD) | Acceded in 2013 |
| Standards | No official standard published yet |
| Main bodies | Authority for the Care of Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs |
The status comes from our Digital Accessibility Adoption Map.
Laws and policies
Main laws and policies
| Law or policy | Year | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Law No. 38 of 2013 on Care of Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs | 2013 | General disability law that created a national authority. |
| First Amendment Law No. 11 of 2024 | 2024 | Moves closer to the CRPD and names accessibility as a duty, with no specific web rules. |
| Kurdistan Region Law No. 8 of 2021 | 2021 | Regional disability rights law. |
Activity
Current initiatives and activity
- G3ict DARE 2020 reports web policies with only partial implementation
- Calls for an 'Accessible Iraq' campaign and national accessibility standards
What it means
What this means for your organisation
Iraq has no binding digital accessibility rule yet, but its disability law covers access to information, and there are active initiatives.
We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA as international best practice. It makes your services usable for everyone and prepares you for future rules.
How we help
How we can help
Accessibility audits
Website and app audits against WCAG 2.2 AA, in Arabic and English.
Arabic PDF remediation
Arabic PDFs made accessible to screen readers, to PDF/UA.
Arabic screen reader testing
Real testing with NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and TalkBack.
Training and capacity building
Practical programmes for your teams, with certificates.
Questions
Common questions about digital accessibility in Iraq
Is digital accessibility required by law in Iraq?
There is no binding digital accessibility rule yet, but the disability law covers access to information. We recommend WCAG 2.2 AA as best practice.
Which standard should we follow in Iraq?
No official standard has been published yet. WCAG 2.2 AA is the international best practice and the basis of most national rules.
Has Iraq ratified the UN disability convention (CRPD)?
Acceded in 2013.
How can we get support with digital accessibility in Iraq?
Our team works in Arabic and English, and most audit, document remediation and training work can be done remotely. Tell us about your websites, apps and documents, and we reply within 1 working day.
Can you make our Arabic PDFs accessible?
Yes. We remediate Arabic and bilingual PDFs to PDF/UA and WCAG 2.2 AA, and your teams can also use our Arabic PDF Remediation Studio.
Sources
Sources
- Humanity & Inclusion: First amendment of Law 38 (No. 11 of 2024)
- G3ict DARE Index: Iraq
- Humanity & Inclusion: Kurdistan Region Law No. 8 of 2021
This page is a plain-language summary for information only, not legal advice. Compare with other countries in our guide to digital accessibility laws in the Arab world.
Need help with digital accessibility in Iraq?
Tell us about your websites, apps and documents. We reply within 1 working day.