Why Iraq must support new bill which redresses the suffering of Yezidi women
Today, Yezidis will finally be able to give their loved ones a proper burial in Kocho, a small village in…
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Twin bombings in Baghdad show an ideological struggle for peace remains
By Mays Al-Juboori, Civilian Rights Officer at Minority Rights Group International Yesterday, at least 32 people were killed, and more…
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Open Letter to UN Special-Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Wairimu Nderitu
H.E. Ms. Wairimu Nderitu UN Special Adviser on Genocide Prevention United Nations Secretariat 42nd Street New York, NY 10017 7…
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Building back better: toward a minority, indigenous and disability-inclusive post-Covid-19 world
By Lauren Avery, MRG’s Minority and Disability Intersectional Officer Although the effects of the pandemic have been felt worldwide, they…
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Déclaration conjointe d’ONG sur l’Irak pour la Journée Internationale de Commmémoration des personnes Victimes de violences en raison de leur Religion ou Convictions
[Déclaration disponible en anglais et en arabe] 22 août 2020 – En ce jour, dédié à la commémoration des victimes…
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Joint NGO Statement on Iraq to Commemorate International Day for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
[Statement available in French and Arabic] 22 August 2020 – On this day set aside to commemorate victims of acts…
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Kakais’ anguish in search for security
By Mohammed Almas Violence and threats forced Naji Khurshid Kakai to unwillingly abandon his warm house surrounded by his relatives…
Armed group destroys medical centre for Roma in Southern Baghdad
By Meera Thoompail, Intern at Minority Rights Group International. Photo: Broken window of a medical centre in a Roma village…
HRC43 – Iraq: adoption of UPR report
Human Rights Council – 43rd Session Geneva, Friday 13th March 2020 UPR – Iraq Thank you Madam President, The…
Mosul after the Battle: Reparations for civilian harm and the future of Ninewa
Mosul, a metropolis of 1.5 million people, served as the capital of the self-proclaimed caliphate of the Islamic State of…
