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 Dam and Mining Projects.” We had interventions and case studies from people affected by dams in Turkey, Iraq, and India; and communities affected by mining in Mexico and Peru. Claudia Campero a local organizer from […]
A Nother Iraq is Possible … Iraq of Peace, Human Rights and Social Justice
The Iraqi Social Forum prospects and challenges Towards the establishment of the Iraqi Social Forum A working paper submitted by the preparatory committee of the Iraqi Social Forum with the contribution of the Iraqi delegation in the works of the World Social Forum in Tunisia For the period 26 – 30 March, 2013 Iraqis are […]
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 the victims of the explosions that took place at the Boston Marathon, in Baghdad, and elsewhere in Iraq on April 15th. We grieve for all those killed and injured by these explosions targeting innocent, peaceful […]
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 policies. They have set a protest camp, which has the participation of large numbers of workers from different oil sites. In a wonderful labor phenomenon and a unique experience, the workers continue in support for […]
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 working conditions. (ALI ABU IRAQ/Iraq Oil Report) Published Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 BASRA – In spite of the impending prosecution of a prominent union leader, oil workers in Basra have renewed their protests demanding better […]
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 & Justice demonstrated its solidarity with Hassan Juma’a Awad, President of the Iraq Federation of Oil Unions with this photo and adoption of the resolution below. Brother Hassan faces criminal charges filed by the Ministry […]
Iraqi Minorities, A Spring Experience In Crisis
Hussam Abdullah Ali A paper submitted by the Azidi Solidarity and Fraternity League, part of the contribution of the Iraqi delegation to the World Social Forum – Tunisia – 26-30 – March 2013 The political, economic and social crises in Iraq still go on ,as well the suffering of Iraqi minorities ! Minorities in Iraq […]
From Iraq to Tunis: Iraqis Shout for the Rights of All!
The World Social Forum opened with a collective march the 26th of March 2013, the march brought together thousands of locals and internationals crowding the Tunisian streets. The WSF is taking place for the first time in an Arab country: Tunis, activities are organized in Al Manar University. The slogan of the Tunis world social […]
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 killed or injured in Fallujah last week, and call for immediate investigation about who was behind this criminal attack. Three civil activists from Tammuz organization- Fallujah office were killed and other 2 were badly injured […]
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 al-Maliki in solidarity with Iraqi union leader Hassan Juma Awad. Currently 37 National and International Unions and Labor Federations, 32 Local Unions and 44 Nongovernmental organization (NGOs) ;have signed our letter . We have been […]
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 organizations that are deeply concerned about the future of our nation’s water resources and the impact the Ilisu dam would have on them if completed. We write to inform you of the dramatic […]
Press Release: Open Letter Sent to Andritz Company Concerning its engagement in the Construction of the Ilisu DamDate: March 22nd, 2013 On occasion of Andritz’s Annual General Meeting which is also the World Water Day, Save the Tigris campaign, a coalition of nongovernmental organizations from Iraq, Iran, Turkey sent a letter to Andritz’s CEO Wolfgang […]