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Civil Society Comes Together in Baghdad to Discuss Climate Justice: An Insight into the ICSSI and Humat Dijlah Conference

In recent years, Iraq and the wider Mesopotamian region have experienced an acute escalation of climate-related challenges, including drought, desertification, water scarcity, pollution, and ecosystem degradation. Iraq is now widely recognized as one of the countries most affected by climate change globally. These impacts threaten not only the environment, but also livelihoods, public health, food […]

December 23, 2025

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From sympathy to feminist solidarity with Palestinian women facing genocide

From sympathy to feminist solidarity with Palestinian women facing genocide

Ashjan Ajour This article was published in the International Feminist Journal of Politics, Volume 27, Issue 1 (2025). Available here...

  • Right of Political Participation of Women
Iraq: Six years since Tishreen protests, activists persecuted and freedom of expression in peril

Iraq: Six years since Tishreen protests, activists persecuted and freedom of expression in peril

This article was published on the official website of Amnesty International on 1 October 2025.The original text in English can...

  • Freedom of Expression
Holistic Security Manual for Women Human Rights Defenders in Iraq

Holistic Security Manual for Women Human Rights Defenders in Iraq

Civil society organisations, activists and women human rights defenders have jointly developed this Holistic Security Manual as a practical resource...

  • Civil Society News
Climate Justice Conference Launch Statement – Baghdad 2025

Climate Justice Conference Launch Statement – Baghdad 2025

We are pleased to announce the holding of the first Climate Justice Conference in Baghdad from December 4-6, 2025. We invite you to participate in...

  • Environment
Joint Statement. US Sanctions on Palestinian NGOs: an Attack on Human Rights

Joint Statement. US Sanctions on Palestinian NGOs: an Attack on Human Rights

On 4 September 2025, the United States Department of the Treasury, through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), added...

  • Human Rights
The Shifting Landscape of Iraq’s Judiciary

The Shifting Landscape of Iraq’s Judiciary

Iraq’s judiciary stands at a critical turning point. The newly published report by LSE Middle East Centre and PeaceRep –...

  • Human Rights

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