Thematic Issues


The Iraqi Women Journalists Forum Breaks the Silence about Sexual Harassment of Girls and Women in Iraq

The Iraqi Women Journalists Forum Breaks the Silence about Sexual Harassment of Girls and Women in Iraq

  Shahrazad Campaign – The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) – September 2015 The silence surrounding the existence of...

  • Right of Political Participation of Women
The Threat of Ilisu Dam and the Failure of the Iraqi Government to Protect Iraqi’s Right to Water

The Threat of Ilisu Dam and the Failure of the Iraqi Government to Protect Iraqi’s Right to Water

Press Statement by “Save the Tigris and Iraqi Marshes Campaign”, attending the Iraqi review by the UN Committee on Economic,...

  • Environment
Save Hasankeyf! Save the Iraqi Marshes! Stop the Ilisu Dam! Demonstration at the UK Commission for UNESCO

Save Hasankeyf! Save the Iraqi Marshes! Stop the Ilisu Dam! Demonstration at the UK Commission for UNESCO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 ~ KURDISHSOLIDARITYNET Today (Monday) we gathered in London to demonstrate at the UK Commission for UNESCO’s office....

  • Environment
Great Actions in the Framework of the “Global Hasankeyf Action Day”

Great Actions in the Framework of the “Global Hasankeyf Action Day”

20.09.2015 On the Global Hasankeyf Action Day in Hasankeyf and several cities hundreds of people have demonstrated against the expected destruction through...

  • Environment
Members of Civil Society in Nasiriyah City Organize a Festival Celebrating Religious and Cultural Diversity

Members of Civil Society in Nasiriyah City Organize a Festival Celebrating Religious and Cultural Diversity

Nasiriyah – September 2015 In an atmosphere of love and peace, within the Iraqi Social Forum process, approximately 500 people...

  • Minorities and IDPs
A localised Approach on Consensus-building and Reconciliation in Iraq

A localised Approach on Consensus-building and Reconciliation in Iraq

The PAX Iraq Alert, a policy brief published by the Dutch peace movement PAX. September 2015 The latest popular protests...

  • Nonviolence
In Kurdistan, Harassment Cases are Increasing in Refugee Camps and in Doctors’ Clinics!

In Kurdistan, Harassment Cases are Increasing in Refugee Camps and in Doctors’ Clinics!

Erbil – Shahrazad Campaign Demands Urgent Action The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) – September 2015 After field studies...

  • Right of Political Participation of Women
A New Statement Emerges From Iraqi Protestors: We Will Continue Until We Achieve Our Legitimate Demands

A New Statement Emerges From Iraqi Protestors: We Will Continue Until We Achieve Our Legitimate Demands

It has been six weeks since the peaceful demonstrations in Baghdad and the Iraqi provinces began, and there has yet...

  • Iraqi Voices
Shadow Report on the Ilisu Dam’s Impacts on Human Rights in Iraq, and the Iraqi Government’s Failure to Act – Geneva Meeting

Shadow Report on the Ilisu Dam’s Impacts on Human Rights in Iraq, and the Iraqi Government’s Failure to Act – Geneva Meeting

The Save the Tigris River and Iraqi Marshes Campaign prepared a shadow report covering the water situation in Iraq as...

  • Environment
Peace and Freedom Organization in Kurdistan Issues Reports and Recommendations Concerning Minority Youth

Peace and Freedom Organization in Kurdistan Issues Reports and Recommendations Concerning Minority Youth

Erbil – Iraq / September 2015 New reports shed light on the lives of ethnic and religious minority youths in...

  • Minorities and IDPs
Iraqis protest Corruption, Lack of Services while Politicians Blame Everyone but Themselves!

Iraqis protest Corruption, Lack of Services while Politicians Blame Everyone but Themselves!

Al Monitor – Ali Maamouri The July 16 killing of Muntazar al-Hilfi by police in al-Madina, north of Basra, during...

  • Civil Society News
Study Shows that Despite Trauma, Journalists in Iraq Dedicated to Profession

Study Shows that Despite Trauma, Journalists in Iraq Dedicated to Profession

Source: University of Kansas During the war in Iraq, journalists from around the world flocked to the country, covering violent...

  • Freedom of Expression