Civil Society News

News, articles and information about Iraqi civil society

<!--:en-->Another Iraq is possible, with peace, human rights, and social justice<!--:--><!--:ar-->عراق آخر ممكن، عراق السلام وحقوق الإنسان والعدالة الاجتماعية<!--:-->

Another Iraq is possible, with peace, human rights, and social justiceعراق آخر ممكن، عراق السلام وحقوق الإنسان والعدالة الاجتماعية

On January 21st “The Democratic Movements” of Iraq met in Baghdad to focus on “Iraq’s Current Political Crisis and Vision...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
<!--:en-->Freedoms in Iraq: An Increasingly Repressive Legal Net<!--:-->

Freedoms in Iraq: An Increasingly Repressive Legal Net

A Report prepared by Toby Mendel, Executive Director, Centre for Law and Democracy. Introduction Respect for basic human rights and...

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<!--:en-->CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT FREEDOM OF THE PRESS AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN IRAQ<!--:--><!--:ar-->حملة جمع تواقيع تأييداً لدعوى الطعن بـ”قانون حقوق الصحفيين”<!--:--><!--:fr-->CAMPAGNE DE SOUTIEN À LA LIBERTÉ DE LA PRESSE ET LA LIBERTE D’EXPRESSION EN IRAK<!--:-->

CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT FREEDOM OF THE PRESS AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN IRAQحملة جمع تواقيع تأييداً لدعوى الطعن بـ”قانون حقوق الصحفيين”CAMPAGNE DE SOUTIEN À LA LIBERTÉ DE LA PRESSE ET LA LIBERTE D’EXPRESSION EN IRAK

The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) urges you to support a lawsuit before the Iraqi Federal Court to abolish...

  • Freedom of Expression
<!--:en-->Iraqi Youth Feel Mixture of Hope, Outrage and Anxiety as U.S. Troops Withdraw<!--:-->

Iraqi Youth Feel Mixture of Hope, Outrage and Anxiety as U.S. Troops Withdraw

Iraqi Youth Feel Mixture of Hope, Outrage and Anxiety as U.S. Troops Withdraw Based upon a Survey by the Center...

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<!--:en-->Privatization of Warfare, Violence and Private Military & Security Companies in Iraq (a NOVA report)<!--:--><!--:fr-->Privatisation de la guerre, Violence et compagnies militaires et de sécurité privées en Irak (un rapport de NOVA)<!--:-->

Privatization of Warfare, Violence and Private Military & Security Companies in Iraq (a NOVA report)Privatisation de la guerre, Violence et compagnies militaires et de sécurité privées en Irak (un rapport de NOVA)

The security is one of the most profiteering sectors in Iraq. The use of international and local private military &...

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<!--:en-->Open letter: Now That You Have Destroyed Our Country, Withdrawing Is Not Enough<!--:--><!--:ar-->الانسحاب وحده ليس كافيا بعد تخريب البلاد وتدميرها<!--:--><!--:fr-->Lettre ouverte : Maintenant que vous avez détruit notre pays, partir ne suffit pas<!--:-->

Open letter: Now That You Have Destroyed Our Country, Withdrawing Is Not Enoughالانسحاب وحده ليس كافيا بعد تخريب البلاد وتدميرهاLettre ouverte : Maintenant que vous avez détruit notre pays, partir ne suffit pas

To the American President Barak Obama Nine years ago your military invaded Iraq claiming two justifications:  the existence of weapons...

  • Iraqi Voices
<!--:en-->Now That You Have Destroyed Our Country, Withdrawing Is Not Enough<!--:--><!--:ar-->الانسحاب وحده ليس كافيا بعد تخريب البلاد وتدميرها <!--:--><!--:fr-->Maintenant que vous avez détruit notre pays, partir ne suffit pas<!--:-->

Now That You Have Destroyed Our Country, Withdrawing Is Not Enoughالانسحاب وحده ليس كافيا بعد تخريب البلاد وتدميرها Maintenant que vous avez détruit notre pays, partir ne suffit pas

To the American President Barak Obama Nine years ago your military invaded Iraq claiming two justifications:  the existence of weapons...

  • Iraqi Voices
<!--:en-->Fifth Week of Nonviolence Highlights the Rights of the Child in Iraq<!--:-->

Fifth Week of Nonviolence Highlights the Rights of the Child in Iraq

Ensuring opportunity, protection, and dignity for all children is crucial to building a free and democratic Iraq, and for that...

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First international Peace Marathon in Erbil

First international Peace Marathon in Erbil

For the first time in Iraq, an international marathon took place in Erbil, on 7 October 2011. More information here: http://www.baghdadmarathon.it/?p=453...

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Join the 3rd Conference of the ICSSI – Erbil 2011

Join the 3rd Conference of the ICSSI – Erbil 2011

Join the 3rd Conference of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative Erbil (Iraq), 8-9 October 2011 and the 1st International...

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Days of Rage: A Crucial Time for Iraqi Civil Society

Days of Rage: A Crucial Time for Iraqi Civil Society

Across Iraq, a nation devastated by war and long-term political oppression, a “Day of Rage” on February 25 and continuing...

  • Iraqi Voices
<!--:en-->Final Declaration of the Second Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) Conference<!--:-->

Final Declaration of the Second Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) Conference

December 6-11, 2010 – Paris, France About 20 Iraqi and 20 international civil society organizations met in Paris from 6...

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