Thematic Issues


Shams Network Report on Monitoring the Iraqi Parliamentarian Elections 2021: The Legal Framework for Elections

Shams Network Report on Monitoring the Iraqi Parliamentarian Elections 2021: The Legal Framework for Elections

Background on Observing the Iraqi Parliamentary Elections 2021 Since 2005, Iraq has gone through several electoral experiences and the Shams...

  • Democracy
Iraq: GCHR Mourns the Loss of Prominent Human Rights Defender Fatima Al-Bahadli’s Son Ali, Murdered in Basra

Iraq: GCHR Mourns the Loss of Prominent Human Rights Defender Fatima Al-Bahadli’s Son Ali, Murdered in Basra

GCHR The Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR) expresses its deep sorrow about the murder of Ali Karim, the 26-year-old son...

  • Civil Society News
Fears of Disappearance of the Lower Zab in 2030

Fears of Disappearance of the Lower Zab in 2030

Water levels in the lower Zab is reduced by 5 cm/day and the banks of the river decrease by 30...

  • Anti-Dams Actions
The Iraqi Social Forum Organizes a Digital Seminar on Political Participation, Boycott Options, and Participation in Elections

The Iraqi Social Forum Organizes a Digital Seminar on Political Participation, Boycott Options, and Participation in Elections

On Thursday, July 8th 2021, the Iraqi Social Forum held a seminar with the title “Political Participation, Boycott Options, and...

  • Democracy
Following an Invitation from the Iraqi Authorities, the EU had Decided to Deploy an Election Observation Mission

Following an Invitation from the Iraqi Authorities, the EU had Decided to Deploy an Election Observation Mission

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrel reiterated European Union’s support to Iraq in the upcoming elections during the meeting with...

  • Democracy
Appeal for International Solidarity to Protect Freedom of Expression in Iraq

Appeal for International Solidarity to Protect Freedom of Expression in Iraq

24 June 2021 The “Protect Iraqi Human Rights Defenders Now!” campaign supports freedom of expression and freedom of the press...

  • Freedom of Expression
Letter From Save the Tigris to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre on Ashur, the Ahwar, and Makhoul Dam: Civil Society Concerns and Requests

Letter From Save the Tigris to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre on Ashur, the Ahwar, and Makhoul Dam: Civil Society Concerns and Requests

From: Save the Tigris Campaign To: UNESCO World Heritage Centre Re: Threats to Ashur and Ahwar World Heritage Properties — Civil...

  • Anti-Dams Actions
Gender-Specific Training Helps Women Entrepreneurs in Vulnerable Economies

Gender-Specific Training Helps Women Entrepreneurs in Vulnerable Economies

Al-Fanar Media why do we need gender-specific entrepreneuship programs? The question is posed by the economist Sara Cantillon, director of...

  • Civil Society News
Periodic Report by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights on Human Rights Violations in the Kurdistan Region

Periodic Report by the Gulf Centre for Human Rights on Human Rights Violations in the Kurdistan Region

GCHR The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has witnessed continuous violations in the field of human rights, in particular freedom of...

  • Freedom of Expression
Al-Wazani’s Killing Sparks a New Wave of Protests to Demand Justice for the Victims of the October Uprising

Al-Wazani’s Killing Sparks a New Wave of Protests to Demand Justice for the Victims of the October Uprising

Iraqi activist Ihab Al-Wazni on Sunday, 9th of May, became a new victim in a wave of targeted killings in...

  • Iraqi Voices
Diyala in Catastrophic Situation, Most Farmers Leave Their Farmland Due to Drought

Diyala in Catastrophic Situation, Most Farmers Leave Their Farmland Due to Drought

Diyala Governorate is suffering from drought which has caused significant damage to farmers and the agricultural sector, as well as...

  • Climate Change
Freedom of Expression Under Attack in KRI Government Court

Freedom of Expression Under Attack in KRI Government Court

Journalists and activists Sherwan Sherwani, Guhdar Zebari, Ayaz Karam, Shvan Saeed Omar and Hariwan Issa, known as the “Badinan journalists”,...

  • Freedom of Expression