• The draft's law of the Occupational Safety and Health discussed at the closing conference of the project to enhance workers' rights and freedom of trade unions

    The draft's law of the Occupational Safety and Health discussed at the closing conference of the project to enhance workers' rights and freedom of trade unions

  • The National Center for Occupational Safety and Health and Trade Unions Discussed a Draft on Occupational Safety and Health Law in Iraq

    The National Center for Occupational Safety and Health and Trade Unions Discussed a Draft on Occupational Safety and Health Law in Iraq

  • Islam and Freedom of Religion of Relief (FoRB) Training

    Islam and Freedom of Religion of Relief (FoRB) Training

  • Workshop on Empowering Women Workers in Bashiqa District

    Workshop on Empowering Women Workers in Bashiqa District

  • creating a strong coordination channel between civil society and the government sector in Sulaimaniyah

    creating a strong coordination channel between civil society and the government sector in Sulaimaniyah

  • Field Visits to Religious Sites to Promote Cooperation and Peaceful Coexistence in Sheikhan District

    Field Visits to Religious Sites to Promote Cooperation and Peaceful Coexistence in Sheikhan District

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News and Activates

  • The draft's law of the Occupational Safety and Health discussed at the closing conference of the project to enhance workers' rights and freedom of trade unions
    With the wide participation of representatives of government agencies in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region, representatives of trade union federations, experts, academics, representatives of the relevant youth working groups, and representatives of organizations working in the field of workers' rights, the conference was held for the project to enhance workers' rights and trade union freedoms.

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  • creating a strong coordination channel between civil society and the government sector in Sulaimaniyah
    As part of creating a strong coordination channel between civil society and the government sector a workshop was held in Sulaymaniyah. On 16/11/2024, a workshop titled "In the Framework of Establishing a Strong Coordination Channel between Civil Society and the Government Sector" Which took place at the Ramada Hotel in Sulaymaniyah.

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  • Field Visits to Religious Sites to Promote Cooperation and Peaceful Coexistence in Sheikhan District
    On November 11, 2024, Peace and Freedom Organization (PFO), in collaboration with Search for Common Ground and as part of the Al-JISRA Project (Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action), organized a purposeful dialogue session and field visits to important religious sites in Sheikhan District. The event brought together youth, religious activists and women representing the Yazidi, Christian and Islamic faiths to enhance cooperation, deepen mutual understanding and promote peaceful coexistence.

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  • Seminar in Erbil to Discuss the reality of work for civil society organizations
    Erbil, November 14, 2024 – Peace and Freedom Organization, in partnership with Iraq Human Rights Watch Society, organized an extensive seminar in Erbil to discuss the reality of work for civil society organizations.The seminar was part of the "Tatweer 2" program, implemented by UPP organization in partnership with local organizations including Al-Masala Organization, Najah Center for Training and Development and Shaqofyan Development and Culture Organization and funded by the European Union.

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  • Conducting a Session for the Christian Community in Kirkuk
    A dialogue session specifically for the Christian community in Kirkuk Governorate has been conducted as part of the efforts to enhance communication and understanding among different components of society. This session falls within the mentorship and guidance initiatives of the "JISRA" project. The goal is to discuss important issues relevant to the Christian community in Kirkuk and to promote social cohesion and cooperation among its members and other religious and community groups.

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Articles& studies

  • Workshop on Empowering Women Workers in Bashiqa District
    On 12/ 11/, 2024, the Peace and Freedom Organization supported an activist in organizing a one-day workshop on empowering women workers' rights in Bashiqa District.

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  • Promoting interfaith coexistence in Kirkuk
    On 08/10/2024, Peace and Freedom Organization held a discussion session/roundtable within the JISRA project for journalists and community members in Kirkuk

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  • A Workshop about the Universal Periodic Review on workers' rights and freedom of trade union action
    On May 24, 2024 Peace and Freedom Organization held a a workshop in Erbil about the Universal Periodic Review with the participation of heads of trade union federations and specialists in the field of workers' rights from the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

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  • The crisis of displacement and the problems of displaced people (Turkmen and Shabak) in Najaf
    What are the most prominent problems experienced by survivors of violence (Turkmen and Shabak) with the host community in the way of Yassin? How are your situations in the holy city of Najaf?

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Photos Activities

PFO reports

  • Return to Sinjar: The Yazidi Community’s Journey Home and the Challenges Ahead
    On January 23, 2024, the Council of Ministers of the Iraqi Government adopted a decision to close all internally displaced persons (hereafter referred to as IDP) camps in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (hereafter referred to as KRI) by July 31, 2024. According to the Government of Iraq (hereafter referred to as GoI), this decision is intended to encourage the safe and voluntary return of IDPs to their places of origin, as part of a broader policy to end displacement in Iraq, including the KRI.

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  • Report on the Condition of Workers in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
    On a yearly basis, International Standard of Rights Reports, which evaluates the condition of the rights of workers, is conducted by the International syndicate Union for Workers. The 2023 Report highlights the challenges and violations faced by workers globally.

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  • The Condition of Workers’ Rights and Freedom of Tade In Kurdistan Region and Iraq
    “Workers Rights and Freedom of Association” is a joint project run by PFOK and NPA in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The project, which has an implementation period of four years, began in July 2016. A number of researchers from PFOK have conducted a study of the project between July and December of 2016. By using a mixed methods approach, this study tries to reveal the workers’ conditions and the freedom of association and unions in a legal and social framework.

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Other Reports

  • Report on the Condition of Workers in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region
    On a yearly basis, International Standard of Rights Reports, which evaluates the condition of the rights of workers, is conducted by the International syndicate Union for Workers. The 2023 Report highlights the challenges and violations faced by workers globally.

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  • The Condition of Workers’ Rights and Freedom of Tade In Kurdistan Region and Iraq
    “Workers Rights and Freedom of Association” is a joint project run by PFOK and NPA in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The project, which has an implementation period of four years, began in July 2016. A number of researchers from PFOK have conducted a study of the project between July and December of 2016. By using a mixed methods approach, this study tries to reveal the workers’ conditions and the freedom of association and unions in a legal and social framework.

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  • The Justice Sector and Conflict: the Case of Iraq’s Disputed Territories of Kirkuk and Nineveh Plains
    The Justice Sector and Conflict: the Case of Iraq’s Disputed Territories of Kirkuk and Nineveh Plains

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