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Key documents from the International Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI)


International Solidarity with the “National Campaign to Abolish Monthly Benefits for Former Members of the Council of Representatives” and with the Campaign’s Decision to Demonstrate on the 31st of August!

International Solidarity with the “National Campaign to Abolish Monthly Benefits for Former Members of the Council of Representatives” and with the Campaign’s Decision to Demonstrate on the 31st of August!

Italy – August 10, 2013 The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) announces its support and solidarity with the National...

  • Nonviolence
The World Heritage Committee will be meeting in Cambodia, Iraq is a member, but the Iraqi marshes are not in the agenda!

The World Heritage Committee will be meeting in Cambodia, Iraq is a member, but the Iraqi marshes are not in the agenda!

Press Release:  Open Letter on the submission of the Central Marshes to the World Heritage Committee To:  The Iraqi President...

  • Environment
Press Release: Open Letter Sent to Andritz Company Concerning its Engagement in the Construction of the Ilisu Dam

Press Release: Open Letter Sent to Andritz Company Concerning its Engagement in the Construction of the Ilisu Dam

Press Release: Open Letter Sent to Andritz Company Concerning its engagement in the Construction of the Ilisu DamDate: March 22nd,...

  • Environment
Drop charges against Iraqi Union Leader and Human Rights Defender Hassan Juma Awad and his colleagues

Drop charges against Iraqi Union Leader and Human Rights Defender Hassan Juma Awad and his colleagues

Hassan Juma Awad is the leader of the Iraqi Federation of Oil Unions, who contributed to rebuilding the Iraqi oil...

  • Press Release
Press Release: Save the Tigris Campaign Participates in the International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water and Life

Press Release: Save the Tigris Campaign Participates in the International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water and Life

People of Iraq Campaign to Save the Tigris announces its support to the global mobilization that took place on the...

  • Civil Society News
Press Release: International Coalition and the Drafting Process of the International Code of Conduct (ICoC)

Press Release: International Coalition and the Drafting Process of the International Code of Conduct (ICoC)

The Drafting process of the International Code of Conduct From February 19th to 22nd 2013, National Governments, Private Military &...

  • Press Release
Immediate Release of Nadir Dendoune, Respect Freedom of Press and More Protection for Journalists Working in Iraq.

Immediate Release of Nadir Dendoune, Respect Freedom of Press and More Protection for Journalists Working in Iraq.

UPDATE 030313: According to Reporters without Borders website, Dendoune, a visiting journalist with French, Australian and Algerian nationality who wasreleased on bail...

  • Freedom of Expression
ICSSI Supports Popular Protests in Iraq  Demanding an End to Corruption, Sectarian Conflict and Injustice

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...

  • Nonviolence
Fourth Conference of The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) – Basra October 2012

Fourth Conference of The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) – Basra October 2012

For three days in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, from October 20 to 22, more than 200 Iraqi activists,...

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Iraqi Nonviolence Forum opened in the southern city of Basra

Iraqi Nonviolence Forum opened in the southern city of Basra

For immediate release Press release of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI), Iraqi Nonviolence Group LAONF, and Bara Conference...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
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Control Private Military and Security Companies

Control Private Military and Security Companies A New Global Civil Society Campaign PRESS RELEASE For immediate release: 29/08/2012 Statement about...

  • Press Release
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No trials, No sanctions, No fines targeting unionists, and No governmental intervention in Iraqi unions elections!لا للمحاكمات او العقوبات او الغرامات التي تستهدف قمع النقابات ،و لا للتدخل في الانتخابات العمالية والنقابية ولا لمصادرة حق النقابيين بالتجمع

 Statement of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) Solidarity with Iraqi union activists  For immediate release 15-6-2012 A new...

  • Press Release