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A localised Approach on Consensus-building and Reconciliation in Iraq

A localised Approach on Consensus-building and Reconciliation in Iraq

The PAX Iraq Alert, a policy brief published by the Dutch peace movement PAX. September 2015 The latest popular protests...

  • Nonviolence
In Kurdistan, Harassment Cases are Increasing in Refugee Camps and in Doctors’ Clinics!

In Kurdistan, Harassment Cases are Increasing in Refugee Camps and in Doctors’ Clinics!

Erbil – Shahrazad Campaign Demands Urgent Action The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) – September 2015 After field studies...

  • Right of Political Participation of Women
A New Statement Emerges From Iraqi Protestors: We Will Continue Until We Achieve Our Legitimate Demands

A New Statement Emerges From Iraqi Protestors: We Will Continue Until We Achieve Our Legitimate Demands

It has been six weeks since the peaceful demonstrations in Baghdad and the Iraqi provinces began, and there has yet...

  • Iraqi Voices
Shadow Report on the Ilisu Dam’s Impacts on Human Rights in Iraq, and the Iraqi Government’s Failure to Act – Geneva Meeting

Shadow Report on the Ilisu Dam’s Impacts on Human Rights in Iraq, and the Iraqi Government’s Failure to Act – Geneva Meeting

The Save the Tigris River and Iraqi Marshes Campaign prepared a shadow report covering the water situation in Iraq as...

  • Environment
Peace and Freedom Organization in Kurdistan Issues Reports and Recommendations Concerning Minority Youth

Peace and Freedom Organization in Kurdistan Issues Reports and Recommendations Concerning Minority Youth

Erbil – Iraq / September 2015 New reports shed light on the lives of ethnic and religious minority youths in...

  • Minorities and IDPs
Kurdistan’s Politicized Society Confronts a Sultanistic System

Kurdistan’s Politicized Society Confronts a Sultanistic System

  By Kawa Hassan, Visiting Scholar, Middle-East Center August 18, 2015 Source: Carnegie Middle East Center The Kurdistan region of...

  • Civil Society News
Iraqis protest Corruption, Lack of Services while Politicians Blame Everyone but Themselves!

Iraqis protest Corruption, Lack of Services while Politicians Blame Everyone but Themselves!

Al Monitor – Ali Maamouri The July 16 killing of Muntazar al-Hilfi by police in al-Madina, north of Basra, during...

  • Civil Society News
Study Shows that Despite Trauma, Journalists in Iraq Dedicated to Profession

Study Shows that Despite Trauma, Journalists in Iraq Dedicated to Profession

Source: University of Kansas During the war in Iraq, journalists from around the world flocked to the country, covering violent...

  • Freedom of Expression
Registration Form for Internationals – Iraqi Social Forum 2015

Registration Form for Internationals – Iraqi Social Forum 2015

If you are considering the possibility to come to Baghdad for the Iraqi Social Forum on 1-3 October 2015 please...

  • Iraqi Social Forum (ISF)
Call for solidarity with Iraqi demonstrations

Call for solidarity with Iraqi demonstrations

The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative, August 28, 2015. Thousands of Iraqi people will take the streets of their cities...

  • Nonviolence
Reflections on the Long-Awaited Victory of a Just Iraqi Labor Law

Reflections on the Long-Awaited Victory of a Just Iraqi Labor Law

Interview by ICSSI to Wesam Chaseb Ouda (Solidarity Centre) – Baghdad, August 26, 2015 Why do you think this law...

  • Social and Economic Rights
ICSSI Congratulates The workers of Iraq on The Historic Victory in Winning Their rights and The Passage of a New Labor Law

ICSSI Congratulates The workers of Iraq on The Historic Victory in Winning Their rights and The Passage of a New Labor Law

Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) – 27 August 2015 The Iraqi Council of Representatives approved at its fourteenth session...

  • Social and Economic Rights