Iraqi Voices

Articles, news, and Iraqi initiatives that fall within the framework of the choice for a democratic civil state.


Iraqi Elections: the silent majority and a new wave of violence

Iraqi Elections: the silent majority and a new wave of violence

The Iraq Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) Written by: Ismaeel Dawood and Terry Kay Rockefeller , May 2013 Boycotts and...

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In Iraqi Kurdistan Those Who Murder Women Go Free

In Iraqi Kurdistan Those Who Murder Women Go Free

“There is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. And we are here for the long haul.” –...

  • Human Rights
Women Groups in Suleimaniya Demand an End to the Patriarchal System

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...

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Iraqi and International NGOs Appeal for Justice in the Case of Jalal Dhiab

Iraqi and International NGOs Appeal for Justice in the Case of Jalal Dhiab

ICSSI joins the call for justice from local and International Organizations in iraq. We join the call from IKV Pax...

  • Human Rights
Women Rights Activists in Kurdistan: March 8th-No for Bargaining on Women’s Rights

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...

  • Human Rights
The Power of Political Islamization in Iraq: The Case of Ending the Civil State

The Power of Political Islamization in Iraq: The Case of Ending the Civil State

The Power of Political Islamization in Iraq:  The Case of Ending the Civil State Psycho-political Perspective By Faris Nadhmi*; A...

  • Freedom of Expression
A Nother Iraq is Possible … Iraq of Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice

A Nother Iraq is Possible … Iraq of Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice

The Iraqi Social Forum prospects and challenges Towards the establishment of the Iraqi Social Forum A working paper submitted by...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
A Call for International Solidarity with Basra Protests

A Call for International Solidarity with Basra Protests

For the 9th consecutive day workers in Basra continue to protests South Oil Company and other oil companies’ hostile workers...

  • Iraqi Voices
Iraqi Minorities, A Spring Experience In Crisis

Iraqi Minorities, A Spring Experience In Crisis

Hussam Abdullah Ali A paper submitted by the Azidi Solidarity and Fraternity League, part of  the contribution of the Iraqi...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
From Iraq to Tunis: Iraqis Shout for the Rights of All!

From Iraq to Tunis: Iraqis Shout for the Rights of All!

The World Social Forum opened with a collective march the 26th of March 2013, the march brought together thousands of...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
Human Rights Defenders in Iraq Pay the Most!

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...

  • Human Rights
International Women’s Day in Kurdistan-A year’s review

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...

  • Human Rights