Iraqi Civil Society Insights 2026: Rights, Resources and Civic Space in Iraq
ICSSI launches the first issue of Iraqi Civil Society Insights, a new publication bringing together locally grounded perspectives on the...
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Rethinking Sustainability in Iraqi Civil Society
As international funding declines and donor priorities shift, Iraqi civil society organizations are facing growing challenges related to financial resilience,...
How Do They Steal Clouds? Yet Suffer from Drought!
An Anthropological Reading of Environmental Risk Interpretation This article was written by Wissam Ibrahim Anber and was originally published on...
Weaponizing Water: Forced Evictions and Ecocide in the Iraqi Marshlands
An article by Issamaldeen A. Majed Originally published on 20 May 2026 by Peace Human Rights Governance, University of Padua,...
Statement – An Urgent Call for Justice and Protection of Women and Girls in Iraq
Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative – ICSSI May 15, 2026 The Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI) expresses its profound...
Public Statement: Condemning the Targeting of Environmental Defenders and the Undermining of Constitutional Freedoms in Maysan Governorate
Iraq – Maysan | April 29, 2026 The undersigned organizations follow with grave concern the systematic escalation against environmental activist...
Who We Are
Writting with a new Iraq in mind
We are an advocacy initiative promoting human rights and just peace in Iraq — building lasting links of solidarity between Iraqi and international civil society
Who We Are
We connect Iraqi civil society with international partners to act together for peace and justice. By linking activists, unions, and communities, we strengthen local voices and create lasting networks of mutual support.
What We Do
We champion human rights and nonviolent action to challenge corruption, inequality, and sectarianism. Our initiatives promote dignity, inclusion, and freedom for all Iraqis.
Our Values
True change begins within communities. We support locally driven initiatives, amplifying the leadership of women, youth, and minorities to build a more just and sustainable future for Iraq.
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