ICSSI Statement on the Assassination of Yanar Mohammed
ICSSI is devastated by the killing of Yanar Mohammed, President and co-founder of the Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq...
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From sympathy to feminist solidarity with Palestinian women facing genocide
Ashjan Ajour This article was published in the International Feminist Journal of Politics, Volume 27, Issue 1 (2025). Available here...
Iraq: Six years since Tishreen protests, activists persecuted and freedom of expression in peril
This article was published on the official website of Amnesty International on 1 October 2025.The original text in English can...
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,...
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...
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...
Joint Statement. US Sanctions on Palestinian NGOs: an Attack on Human Rights
On 4 September 2025, the United States Department of the Treasury, through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), added...
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 –...
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...
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...
Registration Open: Point Iraq Conference 6.0 – Erbil, 12–13 September 2025
On 12–13 September 2025, Erbil will host the sixth edition of the Point Iraq Conference, organized by Tawasul/تواصل, member of...
Iraqi Women Network Statement for an Independent Investigation into the Death of Dr. Ban
Published by Iraqi Woman Network – 12 august 2025 To the Honorable Prime MinisterTo the Honorable President of the Supreme...