Teachers’ Ongoing Salary Crisis in Kurdistan: A Decade of Struggle
The salary crisis in the Kurdistan region has persisted for over a decade, with no resolution in sight. Nearly ten days into their hunger and thirst strike, teachers and public employees continue to demand their rightful wages. This crisis dates back to 2014 when the Iraqi government cut the Kurdistan region’s budget due to political […]
Statement of Coalition 188 During the Urgent Press Conference: Violation of the Constitution and Suppression of Rights. The Parliament of Chaos Enacts Injustice Against Women and Children. Coalition 188 on Instagram On January 20, the Iraqi Parliament held its third session of the current legislative term in a manner that does not represent parliamentary norms, […]
To the people of our nation, to our brave workers,A statement issued byThe Conference of Trade Unions and Labor Syndicates and the Iraqi Labor Council regarding the proposed law on “Regulating Trade Union Work for Workers and Employees.”In light of the current circumstances faced by the working class and their struggle to obtain their constitutional […]
Solidarity Statement on Protests in Nassiriyah
Dhi Qar Governorate has witnessed a significant escalation in protests following a broad wave of arrests targeting activists, increasing the risk of restrictions on fundamental freedoms and peaceful expression. These protests are a response to demands for freedom of expression and the release of all detainees, and we strongly condemn this ongoing repression, which threatens […]
The “Protect Iraqi Human Rights Defenders Now” campaign documented 44 different cases of violations against human rights defenders and civil activists in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, in its report published in October 2024. This report coincides with the fifth anniversary of the October Uprising and covers the period from July 2023 to June 2024. […]
Today marks one year since the war on Gaza began — a year of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and siege. This war did not stop at Gaza’s borders; it extended to the West Bank and Lebanon. The relentless bombardment made no distinction between armed and unarmed individuals, fighters and paramedics, adults and children. The Israeli occupation’s […]
Saoirse don Phalaistin…Freedom for Palestine!
I appreciate the ICSSI for affording me the opportunity as an Irish woman to highlight the overall position of the Irish people on the aggression in Gaza, the aggression that according to modest UN estimates, has seen 100,000 Palestinians killed, wounded or missing. The unbridled violence of the IDF seems to escalate daily, and the killing of […]
Davos Forum – Iraq PM al-Sudani
At the Davos 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, held from January 15 to 19, 2024, and dedicated to “Rebuilding Trust”, Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met leaders from all over the world to discuss the four main topics of the meetings: from geopolitical conflicts and climate change to energy related issues, the […]
Democracy in the West – Lessons from Gaza
Almost five months have passed since Hamas launched its military operation against the Israeli occupation forces in Palestine. An operation which has been used by Netanyahu and his far-right government to legitimize brutal acts of violence against the civil population in the Gaza strip, who has been living under siege since 2006. Over the last […]
ICSSI Statement in Solidarity with Palestine
We, the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI), express our unwavering solidarity to the Palestinian people and call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, lifting the siege imposed on 2.2 million Palestinians, and to end the occupation of Palestine. Since 7th October a dramatic escalation of violence has been unfolding before our eyes […]
Four Years Since Iraq’s Uprising: Unanswered Demands
October 1st, 2019, marked a pivotal moment in Iraq’s history when hundreds of protesters flooded the streets of Baghdad and various provinces, demanding their long-denied rights and chanting the powerful slogan, “We Want a Homeland.” However, the peaceful demonstrations were met with a brutal crackdown by security forces, leading to dozens of casualties on that […]
Challenges Persist: Human Rights in Iraq
The 29th Periodic Report on human rights in Iraq paints a stark picture of ongoing challenges. Enforced disappearances, gender equality, and freedom of expression remain pressing concerns. Enforced disappearances continue to haunt families across Iraq, leaving countless lives in limbo. Demands for answers echoed in solidarity gatherings across regions, urging the government to unveil the […]