human rights


Civil Society Comes Together in Baghdad to Discuss Climate Justice: An Insight into the ICSSI and Humat Dijlah Conference

Civil Society Comes Together in Baghdad to Discuss Climate Justice: An Insight into the ICSSI and Humat Dijlah Conference

In recent years, Iraq and the wider Mesopotamian region have experienced an acute escalation of climate-related challenges, including drought, desertification,...

  • Environment
Holistic Security Manual for Women Human Rights Defenders in Iraq

Holistic Security Manual for Women Human Rights Defenders in Iraq

Civil society organisations, activists and women human rights defenders have jointly developed this Holistic Security Manual as a practical resource...

  • Civil Society News
Climate Justice Conference Launch Statement – Baghdad 2025

Climate Justice Conference Launch Statement – Baghdad 2025

We are pleased to announce the holding of the first Climate Justice Conference in Baghdad from December 4-6, 2025. We invite you to participate in...

  • Environment
The Shifting Landscape of Iraq’s Judiciary

The Shifting Landscape of Iraq’s Judiciary

Iraq’s judiciary stands at a critical turning point. The newly published report by LSE Middle East Centre and PeaceRep –...

  • Human Rights
New Report by 7oqoq Observatory on the Human Rights Situation in Dhi Qar Governorate

New Report by 7oqoq Observatory on the Human Rights Situation in Dhi Qar Governorate

Dhi Qar governorate has become one of Iraq’s most emblematic spaces of struggle for justice and accountability. Once known mainly...

  • Protection of Human Rights Defenders
Joint Call by the Federation of Arab Journalists and ICSSI

Joint Call by the Federation of Arab Journalists and ICSSI

The Federation of Arab Journalists and the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) join forces in a united appeal to...

  • Freedom of Expression
Joint Statement: Serious Escalation in Sulaymaniyah and Suppression of Freedom of Expression and Assembly

Joint Statement: Serious Escalation in Sulaymaniyah and Suppression of Freedom of Expression and Assembly

June 26, 2025 The Protect Iraqi Human Rights Defenders Now (PIHN) campaign and the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) express deep concern over...

  • Freedom of Expression
Human Rights Watch – World Report 2025: Iraq Chapter

Human Rights Watch – World Report 2025: Iraq Chapter

March 2025: Human Rights Watch has released the Iraq chapter of its World Report 2025, documenting ongoing human rights violations...

  • Civil Society News
Solidarity Statement on Protests in Nassiriyah

Solidarity Statement on Protests in Nassiriyah

Dhi Qar Governorate has witnessed a significant escalation in protests following a broad wave of arrests targeting activists, increasing the...

  • Civil Society News
Civil Campaign Documents Over 44 Human Rights Violations in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in One Year 

Civil Campaign Documents Over 44 Human Rights Violations in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in One Year 

The “Protect Iraqi Human Rights Defenders Now” campaign documented 44 different cases of violations against human rights defenders and civil...

  • Civil Society News
Saoirse don Phalaistin…Freedom for Palestine!

Saoirse don Phalaistin…Freedom for Palestine!

I appreciate the ICSSI for affording me the opportunity as an Irish woman to highlight the overall position of the...

  • Human Rights
Davos Forum – Iraq PM al-Sudani

Davos Forum – Iraq PM al-Sudani

At the Davos 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, held from January 15 to 19, 2024, and dedicated to...

  • Social and Economic Rights