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.

Our Campaigns

An overview of all the campaigns in Iraq and for Iraq supported by ICSSI

Save the Tigris and Iraqi Marshes

The campaign to save the Tigris river and the southern Marshes threatened by the Ilisu dam in Eastern Turkey.

Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Expression

A campaign struggling for the freedom of expression and the freedom of the press in Iraq, and for the respect of international standards by the Iraqi government.

Workers Rights and Freedom of Association

A campaign to defend worker’s rights in Iraq through pressure the Iraqi parliament to pass a new labor law with the modifications to the draft law that were previously agreed upon by Iraqi labor leaders. 

Iraqi Social Forum

All the activities and mobilizations to build an Iraqi Social Forum, a space for dialogue and convergence of all progressive Iraqi social forces.

Baghdad Marathon

An ongoing campaign to promote sport and peace and dialogue through sport, which will culminate with the first international marathon in Baghdad.

Active Nonviolence and Protests in Iraq

The ongoing campaign by the Iraqi wide LaOnf grassroots network to promote non-violence within Iraq.

Private Military Contractors

Stop Private Military Companies

An international campaign to regulate the Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC) and put an end to their crimes and impunity.