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اخبار ومقالات ومعلومات حول المجتمع المدني العراقي / News, articles and information about Iraqi civil society


Registration Open: Point Iraq Conference 6.0 – Erbil, 12–13 September 2025

Registration Open: Point Iraq Conference 6.0 – Erbil, 12–13 September 2025

On 12–13 September 2025, Erbil will host the sixth edition of the Point Iraq Conference, organized by Tawasul/تواصل, member of...

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World Youth Day in Iraq: What about the “Vision 2030”?

World Youth Day in Iraq: What about the “Vision 2030”?

Published by PIHN Campaign | Observatory to Protect Human Rights Defenders in Iraq –12 August 2025 On World Youth Day,...

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From Aid Cut to Collective Action : What’s Next for Civic Space in Iraq?

From Aid Cut to Collective Action : What’s Next for Civic Space in Iraq?

Baghdad, July 18, 2025 – At a pivotal moment for Iraq’s civil society, over sixty participants – activists, researchers, and...

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The Salary Crisis of Teachers and Employees in the Kurdistan Region: 11 Years of Waiting and Protesting

The Salary Crisis of Teachers and Employees in the Kurdistan Region: 11 Years of Waiting and Protesting

Shamal Raof, Kurdistan Social Forum The Kurdistan Region is a part of the federal state of Iraq under the constitution...

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GCHR’s periodic report on human rights violations in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region

GCHR’s periodic report on human rights violations in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region

18 March 2025: The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) has published its periodic report on human rights violations in...

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Human Rights Watch – World Report 2025: Iraq Chapter

Human Rights Watch – World Report 2025: Iraq Chapter

March 2025: Human Rights Watch has released the Iraq chapter of its World Report 2025, documenting ongoing human rights violations...

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USAID’s fall, Iraq’s call, losses appal

USAID’s fall, Iraq’s call, losses appal

This article was published on April 2, 2025 on Shafaq New Shafaq News/ Iraq’s civil society is on the brink...

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A review of Iraq’s participation in the Fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

A review of Iraq’s participation in the Fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

On January 27, 2025, the fourth session of Iraq’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) was held at the United Nations Human...

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Teachers’ Ongoing Salary Crisis in Kurdistan: A Decade of Struggle

Teachers’ Ongoing Salary Crisis in Kurdistan: A Decade of Struggle

The salary crisis in the Kurdistan region has persisted for over a decade, with no resolution in sight. Nearly ten...

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“Violating the Constitution and Stifling Rights: The Chaos Parliament Legalizes Injustice Against Women and Children”

“Violating the Constitution and Stifling Rights: The Chaos Parliament Legalizes Injustice Against Women and Children”

Statement of Coalition 188 During the Urgent Press Conference: Violation of the Constitution and Suppression of Rights. The Parliament of...

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A statement issued by the Conference of Trade Unions and Labor Syndicates and the Iraqi Labor Council regarding the proposed law on “Regulating Trade Union Work for Workers and Employees.”

A statement issued by the Conference of Trade Unions and Labor Syndicates and the Iraqi Labor Council regarding the proposed law on “Regulating Trade Union Work for Workers and Employees.”

To the people of our nation, to our brave workers,A statement issued byThe Conference of Trade Unions and Labor Syndicates...

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Solidarity Statement on Protests in Nassiriyah

Solidarity Statement on Protests in Nassiriyah

Dhi Qar Governorate has witnessed a significant escalation in protests following a broad wave of arrests targeting activists, increasing the...

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