Women Groups in Suleimaniya Demand an End to the Patriarchal System
“Darperwary bo Mamosta Sakar” –Justice for Mamosta Sakar Last week, on Monday, April 22nd, women groups demonstrated in front of Suleimaniya Court. They were protesting the release of Mamosta Sakar’s father. In a controversial case well know to the media and to most people in Kurdistan, the case of Mamosta Sakar has become an icon...
Women Rights Activists in Kurdistan: March 8th-No for Bargaining on Women’s Rights
More than 150 activists and members of civil society gathered for March 8th Celebration in Suleimaniya under the slogan of “No for bargaining on the women`s rights and issues”. Demands of Zhiyan Group on the March 8th, International Women`s Day To: The citizens, public opinion, media, civil society, political parties, and all concerned parties....
Human Rights Defenders in Iraq Pay the Most!
The Iraq Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) expresses its deep condolences to the families of the civil activists that were killed or injured in Fallujah last week, and call for immediate investigation about who was behind this criminal attack. Three civil activists from Tammuz organization- Fallujah office were killed and other 2 were badly injured...
International Women’s Day in Kurdistan-A year’s review
By: Johanna Rivera, she works at ICSSI and as a volunteer for People Development Association, which is one of Zhiyan Groups members. A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. Melinda Gates Tomorrow is International Women’s Day. For the past weeks,...
Baghdadi Organizations Visit the Sit-in in Ramadi and Support Their Demands
Solidarity with the protests in Anbar, calls for international organizations to visit the protestors and the demonstrations are prevented from reaching Baghdad! A number of civil society organizations based in Baghdad announced on Monday their support for protestors’ demands in Anbar province, and confirmed their quest to form a front to pressure the government...
Symbol of Iraqi Resistance: Fallujah Revisited
by HAIFA ZANGANA Counter Punch It took the British government five weeks to take note of the mass demonstrations in Iraq. These started last week of 2012 and are comparable in size, energy, and peaceful nature to the protests that toppled other Arab regimes, albeit expanding mainly in the capitals of the four central Iraqi...
ICSSI Supports Popular Protests in Iraq Demanding an End to Corruption, Sectarian Conflict and Injustice
ICSSI Statement of the protests follows. Read also Iraqi voices on the protests: Open letter by 16 Iraqi NGOs to the presidency of Iraq stating that the escalating conflict among the leaders of the major political blocks endangers the unity of Iraqi society and reflects negatively on civil peace. Interview to Falah Alwan, President of...
Tipping Towards Iraq’s Squares: An Interview with Falah Alwan
An Interview with Falah Alwan , written by Ali Issa- Jan 22 2013, published by Jadaliyya [Iraqis in the Northern province of Salah al Deen on 11 January 2013 holding a banner that reads "No to Sectarianism…exclusion, marginalization and the politicization of the judiciary." Image from the “Great Iraqi Revolution” Facebook page.] The Iraqi state releasing 335 detainees this...
Iraq: Regional Discord and Militarization Rather than a Long-term Strategy for Peace! (Part 2)
The tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq! The Iraq Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) Written by: Ismaeel Dawood and Terry Kay Rockefeller 22/01/2013 (4) More Arms and a Huge Military Inability to find sustainable solutions for internal problems has opened the door for regional interference in Iraqi affairs and further escalation of...
Iraqi protests defy the Maliki regime and inspire hope
Ross Caputi guardian.co.uk, Thursday 17 January 2013 Anti-government demonstrations in Iraq have gained energy and focus in recent weeks. Photograph: STR/EPA The indomitable Iraqi spirit is on display yet again, as protests against the corrupt government in Baghdad continue for the 21st successive day. This outburst of civil disobedience comes after a year in which...
The Desire for Change, Iraqi demonstrations mark the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq! (Part 1)
The Desire for Change Iraqi demonstrations mark the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq! The Iraq Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) Written by: Ismaeel Dawood and Terry Kay Rockefeller 18/01/2013 10 years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, 2013 is witnessing Iraqis’ overwhelming desire for change. Massive demonstrations and sit-ins denouncing the current...
Invitation to the Second Iraqi Non Violence Forum
Basrah: City of Peace and Nonviolence The Second Iraqi Nonviolence Forum and Fourth Conference of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative Basrah, 20-22 October 2012 The Iraqi Nonviolence Group, “La’Onf,” together with NOVACT, the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI), and other Iraqi and international partners will convene the Second Iraqi Nonviolence Forum this year...