Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative

The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) is dedicated to bringing together Iraqi and international civil societies through concrete actions to build together another Iraq, with peace and Human Rights for all.

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ICSSI Statement in Solidarity with Palestine

We, the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI), express our unwavering solidarity to the Palestinian people and call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, lifting the siege imposed on 2.2 million Palestinians, and to end the occupation of Palestine. Since 7th October a dramatic escalation of violence has been unfolding before our eyes […]

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Four Years Since Iraq’s Uprising: Unanswered Demands

October 1st, 2019, marked a pivotal moment in Iraq’s history when hundreds of protesters flooded the streets of Baghdad and various provinces, demanding their long-denied rights and chanting the powerful slogan, “We Want a Homeland.” However, the peaceful demonstrations were met with a brutal crackdown by security forces, leading to dozens of casualties on that […]

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Challenges Persist: Human Rights in Iraq

The 29th Periodic Report on human rights in Iraq paints a stark picture of ongoing challenges. Enforced disappearances, gender equality, and freedom of expression remain pressing concerns. Enforced disappearances continue to haunt families across Iraq, leaving countless lives in limbo. Demands for answers echoed in solidarity gatherings across regions, urging the government to unveil the […]

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Impunity Watch Statement

A group of our partners in Iraq gathered along with families of victims of forced disappearances on Tuesday, August 15th, in Baghdad, Mosul, Najaf, Kirkuk, and Nasiriyah, as part of a campaign to commemorate the victims. Many relatives of the missing and forcibly disappeared, along with representatives from human rights organizations, engaged in peaceful demonstrations […]

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End Cross Border Bombing Campaign: Revealing Civilian Casualties in Turkish Military Operations in Northern Iraq (2022)

The “End Cross Border Bombing” campaign report, launched on the 27th of July 2023, has exposed the devastating impact of Turkish military operations on civilians in Northern Iraq during 2022. This article presents a summary of the gathered information, highlighting the distressing number of civilian casualties and incidents caused by the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF). […]

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The Revised Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, Co-operation, and Peace, and Education Relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

UNESCO  April 4, 2023. On April 4, 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) unveiled the Revised Recommendation concerning Education for International Understanding, Co-operation, and Peace, and Education Relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. This recommendation marks a significant milestone in UNESCO’s ongoing endeavor to promote understanding, tolerance, and a culture […]

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Iraqi Defenders after Twenty Years of Change

19th of July: Hoqoq Observatory for Human Rights Defenders launched a groundbreaking report shedding light on the challenges and risks faced by human rights defenders in Iraq. The report titled “Iraqi Defenders after Twenty Years of Change” provides a comprehensive analysis of the situation of human rights defenders in the country over the period January […]

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The Iraqi Observatory for Workers and Employees Rights Report No. 12 for 2023

For the period of (1st of April 2023 – 30th June 2023) Despite the challenges faced by the monitoring team of the Iraqi Observatory for Workers’ and Employees’ Rights, they continue to work diligently to monitor all the violations experienced by workers and employees, which can be summarized as follows: – Retirement and Social Security […]

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Smile for the police camera”: Defamation of Detention Center Cameras

By Ali Al-Nasiri May 18, 2023 The lives of Ahmed and Wissam were turned upside down after they were falsely arrested and their pictures were taken by the police, which were later published on social media. However, they did not file a complaint in court. “Smile for the camera,” police stations tell civilians, only to […]

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Open Letter To: Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani

Open Letter: The Prime Minister of Iraq must commit to #KeepItOn at the upcoming cabinet meeting, and put an end to internet shutdowns during exams To: Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of Republic of Iraq; The Office of the Prime Minister Cc: Ibrahim Al-Jubouri, Minister of Education; Hayam Al-Yasiri, Minister of Communication Your Excellency […]

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Urgent Appeal From the Alliance of Election Monitoring Networks and National Organizations in Iraq.

Baghdad, April 19, 2023 The Alliance of Election Monitoring Networks and National Monitoring Organizations  in Iraq directs its message to His Excellency the President of the Republic, the Guardian of the Constitution, the Council of Representatives, the Government, the Supreme Judicial Council, and all state institutions. calling for adherence to Article 102 of the Iraqi […]

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Vague verdict and anonymous motives.

The Iraqi Rusafa Criminal Court recently delivered a verdict against the accused criminal, Ahmed Hamdawi Awwad, for the heinous murder of esteemed security expert Hisham al-Hashimi, who fell victim to an assassination in front of his own home back in July 2020. However, the issuance of this verdict, long overdue and plagued by countless delays, […]

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