Current developments in the Ilisu Dam project in Turkey
By Ercan Ayboga, December 2016 The construction of the Ilisu Dam and HEPP (Hydro-Electric Projects) still continues, currently with an...
Thematic Issues
In Halabja, the struggle against Daryan Dam continues
With the completion of the Daryan Dam immenent, civil society in the city of Halabja in Iraqi Kurdistan held a...
The Reality of Women Human Rights Defenders in Iraq at the End Of 2016
Nibras Al-Maamouri – Head of the Iraqi Women Journalists Forum (IWJF) Since 2003, Iraqi women have worked tirelessly...
Who is Responsible for Destruction of Iraq’s Cultural Heritage?
Almonitor – Adnan Abu Zeed BAGHDAD, Iraq — Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage, a conference held in Abu Dhabi December 3-4, called for international support...
Do Minorities Have Role in Iraqi National Reconciliation?
BAGHDAD — Al-Monitor By: Saad Salloum The national settlement document, which put forward a project for national reconciliation, is facing some...
Youth activists camp in the Iraqi Marshes
The Save the Tigris Campaign continues to work and campaign for the Iraqi Marshes. This time an activity took place...
Water Wars: Iranian Dam Threatens Iraqi Kurdistan’s Legendary Sirwan River
Salam Handani – Niqash When neighbouring Iran tested their new dam recently, levels on an important Iraqi Kurdish river dropped...
Nineveh’s Youth Conference
We are all Citizens Under the theme “Activating the role of the young people in the process of Peace Building...
The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP)
Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) At the end of November Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) facilitated Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) workshop...
In Iraqi Kurdistan, Demonstrations Continue
partners with rural and displaced communities and civil society activists who struggle for peace and respect for their rights. Demonstrations continue...
Iraq: KRG Restrictions Harm Yezidi Recovery
Human Rights Watch (Beirut) – The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq has placed disproportionate restrictions on the movement of...
Two Iraqi Journalists Killed in Past Few Days
Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the dangerous climate for media personnel in Iraq, and urges the authorities...