Iraq


The First Virtual Assembly for Water in Iraq 2020, an Early Step Towards the Second Mesopotamia Water Forum

The First Virtual Assembly for Water in Iraq 2020, an Early Step Towards the Second Mesopotamia Water Forum

After the remarkable success of the Mesopotamia Water Forum, which was held last year in 2019 in the city of...

  • Environment
On Earth Day, a new report tracks the reality and challenges of the environment in Iraq

On Earth Day, a new report tracks the reality and challenges of the environment in Iraq

On the occasion of World Earth Day, which occurred on April 22, the Information Center for Research and Development issued...

  • Environment
Adnan Al-Zarfi, Another Controversial Prime Minister Now Faces Widespread Criticism

Adnan Al-Zarfi, Another Controversial Prime Minister Now Faces Widespread Criticism

On Tuesday 17 March, President Barham Salih officially chose Mr. Adnan Al-Zarfi to form the new government, 15 days after...

  • Civil Society News
The Silent T Feminizing Arabic Words is Silent No More.

The Silent T Feminizing Arabic Words is Silent No More.

Shather Athar: Women’s marches in Baghdad and a number of southern provinces Iraqi women continue to fight for their right...

  • Nonviolence
Iraq: 3D Reconstruction Shows Security Forces Deliberately Killed Protesters

Iraq: 3D Reconstruction Shows Security Forces Deliberately Killed Protesters

Amnesty International An exclusive new visual investigation by Amnesty International and SITU Research shows that Iraqi security forces intended to kill or...

  • Freedoms
Iraqi Protests Blush Pink as Feminists Flood Streets

Iraqi Protests Blush Pink as Feminists Flood Streets

BAGHDAD — Al-monitor Feminists in pink and purple marched on Feb. 13 in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, Nasiriyah and other cities in the south....

  • Nonviolence
We Are Facing War

We Are Facing War

Mushreq Abbas We are facing war. America does not give Iraq or its people any attention. This is a fact....

  • The Right to Recover From the Effects of War
Four Scenes From Iraqi Reality

Four Scenes From Iraqi Reality

85 days, 485 martyrs, 19,000 wounded, 11 governorates galvanized to act, and the nonviolent protest movement in Iraq, known as...

  • Nonviolence
On International Human Rights Day, Dangerous Escalation Against Human Rights Defenders and Activists in Iraq

On International Human Rights Day, Dangerous Escalation Against Human Rights Defenders and Activists in Iraq

STATEMENT by Human Rights Defenders Human rights defenders and activists were killed, kidnapped and shot at in Iraq on International...

  • Human Rights
Iraq: Abductions Linked to Baghdad Protests, 7 Missing, 2 Known Arrested

Iraq: Abductions Linked to Baghdad Protests, 7 Missing, 2 Known Arrested

Human Rights Watch (Beirut) – At least seven people, including a boy of 16, were reported missing since October 7...

  • Freedom of Expression
Women in Iraq Defiantly Take to the Streets Despite Fears they ‘Could Die at Any Moment’

Women in Iraq Defiantly Take to the Streets Despite Fears they ‘Could Die at Any Moment’

Female activists speak in Baghdad about why there are more women protesting than ever before Pesha Magid – Independent As...

  • Freedom of Expression
Iraqi Human Rights Defenders: Challenges They Face and Support They Need

Iraqi Human Rights Defenders: Challenges They Face and Support They Need

The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) Overview Since the beginning of October 2019, there have been widespread nonviolent protests...

  • Human Rights