First case of Corona Virus detected on Lesvos – Refugee population at (extreme) risk
As Covid-19 makes its way around the globe, little attention has been paid the to unique risk that refugees face…
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Wadi Statement about Corona reaching Iraq
After the first cases of Corona in Iraq are documented Wadi’s field workers and partners adapt to the new situation…
Press Release: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) eliminated in highly effected region in Iraqi Kurdistan
Suleymaniah and Berlin, Feb 5th 2020 Press Release 6th of February: International Day of Zero Tolerance for…
6th of February: Germian Region in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq declared free of female Genital Mutilation
Press Release: 6th of February: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Germian Region…
Call for support of Yazidi Women and their Children
To our friends, supporters, activists, the media, international and national political decision makers, and to the Yazidi people: The following…
Day of Zero Tolerance: Iraqi Kurdistan Government pledges to eliminate FGM
In Iraq Kurdistan this years Day of Zero Tolerance towards Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Febuary 6th, can be celebrated true…
Wadi talks on Deutsche Welle about FGM
The German women’s rights organization Terre des Femmes just came out with new figures about female genital mutilation (FGM): More…
Halabja Summer of Peace and Non-Violence 2018
Wadi’s partner organization in Halabja; NWE Organization for Protecting Environment and Women’s Rights is launching their ‘Halabja Summer of Peace…
#Plant4Peace: Remembering the Chemical Attacks on Halabja and the Ghoutas
On March 16th 2018 a worldwide tree planting campaign is launched in joint commemoration of the chemical attacks…
After the takeover of Kirkuk: “We need help for the new IDP’s”
Recent events have stirred fears of violence and growing instability in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. Once again the future appears very uncertain, and hopes for peace and prosperity are fading. Old fears and traumata are resurfacing again. Our local teams and partners shared their feelings, impressions and aspirations in public statements.
