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A common story between Chibayish and Hasankeyf

A common story between Chibayish and Hasankeyf

By Nawras Al-Shabani Translated by Taif Alwachi One of the kids began drawing his portrait, and bestowed it with bright...

  • Environment
The Power of Political Islamization in Iraq: The Case of Ending the Civil State

The Power of Political Islamization in Iraq: The Case of Ending the Civil State

The Power of Political Islamization in Iraq:  The Case of Ending the Civil State Psycho-political Perspective By Faris Nadhmi*; A...

  • Freedom of Expression
Global Solidarity Against Water Grabs by Dams and Mining Projects

Global Solidarity Against Water Grabs by Dams and Mining Projects

These are highlights from our session at the World Social Forum in Tunis titled “Global Solidarity Against Water Grabs by...

  • Anti-Dams Actions
From Baghdad to Boston, We Reject Violence!

From Baghdad to Boston, We Reject Violence!

The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative [ICSSI] and the Baghdad Marathon want to extend our condolences to the families of...

  • Nonviolence
A Call for International Solidarity with Basra Protests

A Call for International Solidarity with Basra Protests

For the 9th consecutive day workers in Basra continue to protests South Oil Company and other oil companies’ hostile workers...

  • Iraqi Voices
Oil workers start new protests despite reprisals

Oil workers start new protests despite reprisals

Iraq Oil Report Workers at Iraq’s South Oil Company protest against years of delayed bonus payments and other benefits and...

  • Human Rights
Oakland Labor Committee Shows Solidarity with Iraqi Oil Union Leader

Oakland Labor Committee Shows Solidarity with Iraqi Oil Union Leader

At its monthly meeting in Oakland at the hearquarters of CA Nurses Association, the Bay Area Labor Committee for Peace...

  • Human Rights
Human Rights Defenders in Iraq Pay the Most!

Human Rights Defenders in Iraq Pay the Most!

The Iraq Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) expresses its deep condolences to the families of the civil activists that were...

  • Human Rights
International solidarity efforts for Hassan Juma Awad and the oil workers of Iraq must continue.

International solidarity efforts for Hassan Juma Awad and the oil workers of Iraq must continue.

More and more National and International Unions, Labor Federations and Nongovernmental organization (NGOs) are signing our letter to Prime Minister...

  • Human Rights
Save Tigris Campaign Releases Open Letter to Andritz: Disastrous Impacts of Ilisu Dam for Iraq

Save Tigris Campaign Releases Open Letter to Andritz: Disastrous Impacts of Ilisu Dam for Iraq

To: Mr Wolfgang Leitner, Andritz’s President and CEO From: Save the Tigris Campaign Coalition We are a group of Iraqi...

  • Civil Society News
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