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Baghdad, 14 August 2017 – The United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake, visited today an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Baghdad’s Hay al Jameaa where she had an opportunity to meet young displaced Iraqis mostly from Mosul and its surroundings.
The young group shared experiences and sufferings under DAESH and the difficulty of living in a camp. However, the discussions also brought out their optimism and willingness to engage in the renewal of their country and its peace building. Ms. Wickramanayake promised to do everything in her power to ensure the stories and concerns of Iraqi youth are heard in global platforms and addressed.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
Rund 100 Kurden, Anhänger der kurdischen Selbstverteidigungskräfte YPG/YPJ, feiern vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin den Sieg der Kurden über den IS im syrisch-kurdischen Tal Abyad.
In einer Rede wurde ihre Solidarität mit den Kurden in Rojava ausgedrückt.
The legend of the 4th cent Sts Behnam and Sarah casts Sennacherib (r.705-681 BCE), under the name Sinharib, as their royal father. After Behnam converts to Christianity, Sinharib orders his execution, but is later struck by a dangerous disease that is cured through being baptized by St Matthew in Assur. Thankful, Sinharib then converts to Christianity and founds an important monastery near Mosul, called Deir Mar Mattai.
The Monastery was destroyed on March 19, 2015, by Daesh (Isis) who desecrated the exterior murals in all of the monastery's buildings. Repair work restoring the monastery and the tomb of Mar Behnam to its pre-ISIS condition was completed by December 2018.
These young women gave an incredibly strong speech about the horrific events they and their families went through. They are a reminder to all of us what Europe should be about, why it is our duty to stop Daesh and do all we can for the refugees, regardless of faith and ethnicity.
On Global Open Day on UNSCR 1325, Calls for Greater Women Role in Future of post-Daesh Iraq
Baghdad/Erbil, 24 October 2017 – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), jointly with UNWOMEN within the context of the observing the Global Open Day and the 17th Anniversary of UN Security Council resolution 1325, held consultative forums with senior political leadership in Baghdad and Erbil on 23 and 24 October, with the focus on strengthening women’s political participation.
In both Baghdad and Erbil, the concerns of women, their participation in society, the political process and decision-making were raised. Participants were categorical in stating that there have been long-standing barriers which have continued to impede women’s participation and representation in the political process. Particularly, participants noted a regression in women’s representation in executive, legislative as well as judiciary branches of government. Further, participants decried that leaderships of political parties have not given sufficient opportunities to women to fully and equally participate in politics. Recommendations were proposed, including a specific request made to the political leaders to give women an opportunity to be part of the solution. Participants also called for legislation to promote and increase women’s participation in politics and governance as well as to promote them to decision-making positions.
In Baghdad, the meeting on 23 October was organized in collaboration with the Implementation and Follow-up Commission for National Reconciliation in the Office of the Prime Minister. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Health and Environment, H.E. Adila Hammoud, Adviser to the Prime Minister on reconciliation, Mr. Mohammed Salman, the Speaker of Parliament’s representative Dr. Ahmed Rushdy, Advisor to the President of the Republic, Juan Masoum, heads of political blocs and other government representatives, parliamentary Committee heads, MPs as well as academics, in addition to representatives of UNAMI and UNWOMEN.
H.E. Ms. Adila Hammoud, the Minister of Health and Environment, stated that to overcome social barriers and challenges impeding women’s participation required a concerted effort and commitment from political leaders and decision-makers, noting “the significant successes of many Iraqi women on the executive and legislative levels and their ability to play an essential role in peace making and societal reconciliation.”
Mr. Mohammad Salman of the reconciliation committee, in his opening remarks, said the meeting is a “golden opportunity for all to benefit from the accumulated experiences of peoples” that the UN holds as it works to support women issues.
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq, Mr. Ján Kubiš, emphasized in his remarks at the meetings in Baghdad and Erbil that women in Iraq are agents of positive change and they must be given the opportunity to act in that critical role in shaping the future of their country in the post-Daesh period.
“Equality and empowerment of women must be central to all peace, justice, reconciliation and reform efforts in the post-Daesh period. Women’s participation is crucial for an effective, successful and sustainable peace processes and reform. Only through their direct and meaningful participation their voices will be heard,” Mr. Kubiš said.
The consultative meeting in Erbil was convened on 24 October by UNAMI in collaboration with UN WOMEN and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s High Council for Women Affairs. It was attended by Interior Minister H.E. Mr. Karim Sinjari, Minister of the Department of Foreign Relations H.E. Mr. Falah Al-Mustafa, Secretary-General of the High Council for Women’s Affairs Ms. Pakhshan Zangana, Spokesperson to Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, Safeen Dizayi, and women leaders, in addition to representatives of UNAMI and UN WOMEN.
In remarks at the Erbil meeting, Ms. Pakshan Zangana, the Secretary-General of the High Council for Women’s Affairs in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, said the recent crisis in Kirkuk have seen displacements of civilians including women, the elderly and children. She urged the UN to strengthen its efforts towards addressing the needs to those displaced.
In Erbil, Mr. Kubiš acknowledged the efforts of the Cross-Sector Task Force on the implementation of the Iraq National Action Plan on 1325. “Regardless of all issues between Baghdad and Erbil, the collaboration of women group representatives from both Baghdad and Erbil has been remarkable. It is a good model of constructive cooperation that should inspire also the process of finding solutions to the current crisis between Baghdad and Erbil. Women must play a key role also in these endeavors.”
The SRSG recalled the particularly brutal treatment of women and girls by Daesh terrorists and pointed out to UN Security Council resolution 2379, passed in September to establish an investigative team to support domestic efforts to hold Daesh accountable.
UN WOMEN Representative in Iraq, Ms. Dina Zorba, in both meetings in Baghdad and Erbil, commended the government, civil society, and national and international partners for continued commitment to UNSCR 1325, stating that Iraq is the first country in the Middle East to launch a national plan to implement 1325. She urged the government to work to ensure gender issues are incorporated in all democratization and nation building agendas, and called on the UN, the government, and the International Community to continue to advocate for and protect the rights of women and girls.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
U.S. Army Capt. Mark G. Zwirzgdas, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, reviews a map on a tablet near Al Tarab, Iraq, during the offensive to liberate West Mosul from ISIS, March 10, 2017. The 2nd BCT, 82nd Abn. Div., enables their Iraqi security forces partners through the advise and assist mission, contributing planning, intelligence collection and analysis, force protection, and precision fires to achieve the military defeat of ISIS. CJTF-OIR is the global Coalition to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Hull)
Rund 3.000 Menschen, überwiegend Kurden und Angehöriger linker Gruppen, demonstrieren in Berlins Mitte gegen den Einmarsch von Truppen der Türkei in die Region Rojava im Nordosten Syriens.
Zwischenzeitlich wurde die Demonstration gestoppt, nachdem über einem Block linker Gruppen eine YPG-Fahne geshalten wurde. Nachdem diese entfernt war setzte die Demonstration ihren Weg fort. Hin und wieder kamen Rauchkerzen seitens der Demonstration zum Einsatz. Weitere Zwischenfälle gab es nicht.
Die selbstverwaltete Region wird von den kurdischen Selbstverteidigungseinheiten YPG und YPJ verteidigt. Bei den Kämpfen in den letzten Tagen sollen hunderte Menschen ihr Leben verloren haben. Über 100.000 Menschen sind auf der Flucht.
In Reden werden sowohl die Türkei, als auch die ehemaligen Verbündeten der YPG/YPJ kritisiert.
Die Türkei sieht in der YPG/YPJ einen Ableger der Kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK und sieht sie daher als Terroristen an. Derweil waren die kurdischen Einheiten in den letztzen Jahren der engste Verbündete des Westens, insbesondere der USA im Kampf gegen Daesh (IS). Durch die Entscheidung des US-Präsidenten Donald Trump, die eigenen Truppen aus den kurdischen Gebieten abzuziehen, eröffnete er der Türkei die Möglichkeit des Einmarschs.
Syrische Aktivisten und Unterstützer versammeln sich am Fuße des Kunstwerkes "Monument" des Künstlers Manaf Halbouni, welches drei aufrecht gestellte Busse zeigt, um an das Schicksal der Städte al-Ghouta und Deir ez-Zor zu erinnern. Diese sind von Belagerung und Angriffen Russlands und des syrischen Regimes betroffen.
Die Aktivisten fordern das Ende des Regimes von Bashar al-Assad.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey visited U.S. Army Soldiers supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve during a trip to Syria, Sept. 23, 2018. Soldiers asked questions about career development, the new Army Combat Fitness Test, and U.S. involvement in Syria and the elimination of ISIS. CJTF-OIR's mission is to defeat ISIS in designated parts of Iraq and Syria, and to set conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte Morgan)
Syrische Aktivisten und Unterstützer versammeln sich am Fuße des Kunstwerkes "Monument" des Künstlers Manaf Halbouni, welches drei aufrecht gestellte Busse zeigt, um an das Schicksal der Städte al-Ghouta und Deir ez-Zor zu erinnern. Diese sind von Belagerung und Angriffen Russlands und des syrischen Regimes betroffen.
Die Aktivisten fordern das Ende des Regimes von Bashar al-Assad.
On Global Open Day on UNSCR 1325, calls for men to champion and support women’s participation in politics and in decision-making
Basra, 01 November 2017 – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), jointly with UNWOMEN and in coordination with the Implementation and Follow Up National Reconciliation Committee (IFNRC) of the Office of Iraq’s Prime Minister, held a consultative forum with women leaders and members of the Basra, Muthanna, Thi Qar and Missan Provincial Councils in Basra on 01 November 2017 with the focus on strengthening women’s political participation. This is the fourth such meeting within the context of observing the Global Open Day and the 17th Anniversary of UN Security Council resolution 1325.
As in the previous consultative meetings that were held in Karbala, Baghdad and Erbil in October, the participants in Basra echoed the similar concerns by women leaders across the country. They noted the retrogression of women’s participation in Iraq’s politics. They urged UNAMI and UNWOMEN to engage male champions to support women’s participation and to also press the heads of political blocs and political leaders to act in support of women issues.
In her intervention, Ms. Yusra Naji, member of Missan Provincial Council, decried male political leaders for marginalizing women. “The Iraqi society is male dominated, women are not invited to negotiations, they have no political rights, they are not represented in the Presidency, the Council of Representatives presidency, there are only two women Ministers, yet there is no legislation preventing women from occupying these high level positions,” Ms. Naji said.
Ms. Zahra al-Bachari Member of Basra Provincial Council, noted that “men can help lead the charge with women in enacting legislation that promotes women’s rights, repealing laws and policies that discriminate against women and limit opportunities. She further added: “Women should be promoted to leadership positions as we are observing the upcoming elections of both Provincial and Council of representatives, elections we aim to have more women represented in decision-making positions.”
Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq Ján Kubiš, in remarks delivered by UNAMI Director of Political Affairs, Manoj Mathew, reiterated that Gender balance in Iraqi politics can only be achieved if political leaders could work side by side with women to share responsibility of breaking cultural norms and practices as well as institutional, structural and legal barriers that hinder women’s equal and meaningful political participation.
“We need male champions, proactive work by male champions, in partnership with women is necessary to establish an environment that empowers women’s political participation at all levels of governance and decision-making.”
“For the historic settlement and reconciliation to succeed it must be inclusive. This is critically important for the unity and stability of the country and peaceful coexistence amongst all citizens, components and minorities. Women – and youth - must be critical agents of such positive change, in building a new post-Daesh Iraq, in shaping the future of the country for the generations to come,” the SRSG’s statement said.
Mr. Kubiš acknowledged the efforts of the Cross-Sector Task Force on the implementation of the Iraq National Action Plan on 1325, while stressing that “it is time to strengthen the implementation of the participation pillar of the Iraqi National Action Plan on the Security Council Resolution 1325 which reaffirms the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts.”
UNAMI Gender Advisor, Ms. Mmabatlharo Dihemo, emphasized that political leaders can support the advancement of women in decision-making bodies by advocating for temporary special measures, promoting women to leadership roles and ensuring woman have equal career development opportunities.
UN WOMEN Representative in Iraq, Ms. Dina Zorba, commended the government, civil society, and national and international partners for continued commitment to UNSCR 1325. Ms. Zorba urged the government to work to ensure gender issues are incorporated in all democratization and nation-building agendas, and called on the UN, the government, and the International Community to continue to advocate for and protect the rights of women and girls.Ms. Zorba emphasized UN commitment to refocusing its work around women’s political participation at all levels.
In the context of marking the 17th Anniversary of UN SCR 1325 and the Global Open Day, UNAMI and UN WOMEN also organized in Karbala capacity-building training on Basic Mediation and Negotiation skills for women leaders, Provincial Council members and civil society representative from Karbala, Wassit, Najaf and Diwaniya, (9-12 October). A similar training was organised for women leaders and activists, members of Provincial Councils, district and sub-district councils from Basra, Missan, Thi Qar and Muthana (29 October-1 November). Both training programmes were jointly organised and funded by UNAMI and UN WOMEN under the UN Department of Political Affairs (DPA) and UNWOMEN gender and mediation strategy.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
These young women gave an incredibly strong speech about the horrific events they and their families went through. They are a reminder to all of us what Europe should be about, why it is our duty to stop Daesh and do all we can for the refugees, regardless of faith and ethnicity.
Spanish and Portuguese trainers assigned to the Training Team Brigade teach Iraqi Federal Police members how to conduct squad movements during nighttime operations at the Besmaya Range Complex, Iraq, Feb. 20, 2019. The Federal Police members trained to conduct movements under the cover of darkness for use against Daesh forces in Iraq. Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve helps ensure the Iraqi Security Forces are resilient and self-sustaining in recruiting, training, equipping and managing their developing force. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Eric Cerami)
Mesa inaugural, moderada por Arianne Hernández, secretaria general de Casa África, y a cargo de Haizam Amirah Fernández, investigador para Mediterráneo y Mundo Árabe del Real Instituto Elcano; el General Alfonso García-Vaquero Pradal, y Bakary Sambe, director del Instituto Timbuktú y fundador del Observatorio de Radicalismos y Conflictos Religiosos en África (ORCRA).
La expansión del yihadismo en África es el tema que Casa África eligió como protagonista de la segunda edición de las Jornadas #ÁfricaEsNoticia, que celebradas el 10 de junio de 2016 en la sede de la institución.
Kobane, avril 2018. Hadla. « Je travaille ici depuis un mois. Je voulais gagner de l'argent pour mes enfants. Une femme de notre quartier connaissait cet endroit, elle m'en a parlé. Après l'attaque de daesh, nous sommes allés en Turquie en tant que réfugiés, j'ai travaillé dans les champs. Puis nous sommes revenus. Mais avant de partir de Kobane, j'étais couturière. » Coopérative textile ouverte par le mouvement des femmes, le Kongra Star. A lire : www.kedistan.net/2018/05/08/kobane-cooperatives-outil-ema...
Rund 3.000 Menschen, überwiegend Kurden und Angehöriger linker Gruppen, demonstrieren in Berlins Mitte gegen den Einmarsch von Truppen der Türkei in die Region Rojava im Nordosten Syriens.
Zwischenzeitlich wurde die Demonstration gestoppt, nachdem über einem Block linker Gruppen eine YPG-Fahne geshalten wurde. Nachdem diese entfernt war setzte die Demonstration ihren Weg fort. Hin und wieder kamen Rauchkerzen seitens der Demonstration zum Einsatz. Weitere Zwischenfälle gab es nicht.
Die selbstverwaltete Region wird von den kurdischen Selbstverteidigungseinheiten YPG und YPJ verteidigt. Bei den Kämpfen in den letzten Tagen sollen hunderte Menschen ihr Leben verloren haben. Über 100.000 Menschen sind auf der Flucht.
In Reden werden sowohl die Türkei, als auch die ehemaligen Verbündeten der YPG/YPJ kritisiert.
Die Türkei sieht in der YPG/YPJ einen Ableger der Kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK und sieht sie daher als Terroristen an. Derweil waren die kurdischen Einheiten in den letztzen Jahren der engste Verbündete des Westens, insbesondere der USA im Kampf gegen Daesh (IS). Durch die Entscheidung des US-Präsidenten Donald Trump, die eigenen Truppen aus den kurdischen Gebieten abzuziehen, eröffnete er der Türkei die Möglichkeit des Einmarschs.
Iraq tiene millones de desplazados internos que malviven en campos de refugiados distribuidos por todo el país. Harsham es uno de los siete campos de refugiados en la ciudad de Erbil, en la Región Autónoma del Kurdisatán Iraquí. Cuando llegan centenares de personas que huyen de los combates, ahora contra el Daesh, se tienen que habilitar una nuevas zonas donde asentar un capo de refugiados lo mas rápido posible. Luego afrontar las soluciones a los posibles problemas que puedan surgir, aquí ahora se realizan obras de saneamiento para evitar enfermedades.
La grabación se realizó en un día de fin de semana, donde la rutina es mas calmada y los niños ayudan en el transporte del agua y juegan entre las obras.
No olvidar que Iraq es un país en guerra desde 2003 y se puede decir que su población es desplazada crónica, buscando refugio en zonas seguras una y otra vez en muchos casos.
Rund 100 Kurden, Anhänger der kurdischen Selbstverteidigungskräfte YPG/YPJ, feiern vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin den Sieg der Kurden über den IS im syrisch-kurdischen Tal Abyad.
In einer Rede wurde ihre Solidarität mit den Kurden in Rojava ausgedrückt.
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Rund 800 Türken versammeln sich am Brandenburger Tor in Berlin, um gegen Terror zu protestieren. Gemeint sind dabei Gruppen wie die PKK, die syrisch-kurdische PYD und Daesh. Die Teilnehmer waren überwiegend glühende Anhänger des türkischen Präsidenten Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Dieser wurde auch in den Redebeiträgen gelobt. Vereinzelt wurde von Teilnehmern der Wolfsgruß der ultra-nationalistischen, rechtsradikalen Grauen Wölfe gezeigt.
Die Polizei sperrte den Bereich ab, um ein Aufeinandertreffen mit einer zeitgleich stattfindenden kurdischen Gegenkundgebung zu verhindern.
Position des HPG, les combattants du PKK, au sud de Kirkuk près de la bille de Hawijah. La semaine précédente, ils ont du intervenir à Kirkuk même pour aider les peshmergas à contrer une attaque surprise de daesh dans la ville. Sur ce front, quelques accrochages réguliers se produisent. Mais le plus souvent, un grand silence règne dans les champs abandonnés et les ruines des villages bombardés par la coalition.
Cumhurbaşkanı’nın daha önce onlarca kez tekrarladığı, Fırat Kalkanı operasyonunun neden yapıldığını açıkladığı konuşmayı ilk defa duymuş gibi, gazetecileri de görmemekle itham ederek, eviriyor, çeviriyor, Türkiye DAESH’e göz yumdu diye saçmalıyor... Bu ahmaklık sizi hiç mi rahatsız etmiyor?
Rund 100 Kurden, Anhänger der kurdischen Selbstverteidigungskräfte YPG/YPJ, feiern vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin den Sieg der Kurden über den IS im syrisch-kurdischen Tal Abyad.
In einer Rede wurde ihre Solidarität mit den Kurden in Rojava ausgedrückt.
Presentación a cargo de Enrique Hernández Bento, delegado del Gobierno en Canarias, y la secretaria general de Casa África, Arianne Hernández.
La expansión del yihadismo en África es el tema que Casa África eligió como protagonista de la segunda edición de las Jornadas #ÁfricaEsNoticia, que celebradas el 10 de junio de 2016 en la sede de la institución.
Die Partei Die Linke verleiht in Berlin Kreuzberg zum achten Mal den Clara-Zetkin-Frauenpreis an Initiativen, die sich im vergangenen Jahr für die Rechte von Frauen in der Gesellschaft stark gemacht haben.
Preisträger 2018 ist die Initiative "TAJÊ - Freiheitsbewegung/Frauenräte der ezidischen Frauen", die jesidische Frauen berät und in der Bewältigung ihrer Erlebnisse durch die Verfolgung und Versklavung durch Daesh (IS) hilft. Der Sonderpreis geht dieses Jahr an Dr. Kristina Hänel, die nicht nur auf ein Leben im Kampf für die Rechte von Frauen zurückblicken kann, sondern zudem auch bundesweite Bekanntheit erlangte, nachdem sie nach §219a StGB verurteilt wurde.
Insgesamt wurden acht Initiativen nominiert. Der CareSlam! wurde von Yvonne Falckner begründet und gibt Pflegenden eine Bühne, um über ihre Arbeitsbedingungen zu sprechen. Bekannt wurde das Format durch einen Auftritt der CareSlammerin Sabrina Maar in der ZDF-Sendung "Die Anstalt" Anfang Dezember 2017. Ebenfalls nominiert wurde ein "Containerprojekt für wohnungslose Frauen", welches sich den besonderen Anforderungen von Frauen und Transgendern in der Obdachlosigkeit annimmt und ihnen eine unterkunft bietet. Das "Frauenorchesterprojekt (FOP)" ist ein Frauenchor unter der Leitung von Mary Ellen Kitchens, welcher es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, Musik von Frauen hörbar zu machen. Die "Kontaktstelle "Frauen für Frauen" wurde ebenso nominiert wie "RosaLinde e.V.- Queer Refugee Network" kämpft gegen die sprichwörtlichen "Sächsischen Zustände" an, indem es queeren Geflüchteten in Leipzig Unterstützung und Beratung zuteil werden lässt. Der "ver.di-Bezirksfrauenrat München" legt ein Augenmerk auf die Bedürfnisse und Herausforderungen von Frauen im Berufsleben.
Die einzelnen Projekte wurden von Politikerinnen der Partei Die Linke vorgestellt. Darunter waren Simone Barrientos (MdB), Lucy Redler, Juliane Nagel (MdB). Die Preise wurden von Katja Kipping übergeben. Für die musikalische Begleitung sorgte die Rapperin aus Zimbabwe AWA KHIWE.
SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict Bangura visit to Iraq
Baghdad, 26 - 28 February 2017 - On the invitation of the Government of Iraq the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura is visiting Iraq.
On 26 February 2017 SRSG Bangura met with Mr. Erfan Mahmood Al Hayali, Iraqi Minister of Defense. The implementation of the Joint Communique to address conflict related sexual violence (which was signed in New York in September 2016) was discussed as well as the importance of enforcing accountability for the unprecedented, systematic campaign of sexual violence committed by DAESH.
In the meeting with Mr. Shorish Khalid Saeed, Iraqi Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, SRSG Bangura discussed the structured collaboration and implementation of the Joint Communique with special emphasis on the survivors centered approach in dealing with these crimes.
SRSG Bangura met with H. E. Dr. Salim Al-Jobouri, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives (CoR). Legislative work that CoR is undertaking in alleviating the consequences of the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by DAESH by providing legal framework for the prosecution of perpetrators of these crimes was discussed. SRSG Bangura confirmed readiness of the United Nations to provide support and expertize in achieving these goals. It was highlighted that Iraqi results in this field can establish a model that might become a blue print for other countries in similar situations.
SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, met with H. E. Mr. Haider Al-Abadi, the Prime Minister of Iraq. Comprehensive collaboration on the implementation of the Joint Communique to address conflict related sexual violence was discussed with special emphasis on the documentation of the cases and persecution of the perpetuators of the sexual violence crimes committed by DAESH. The need to address these serious crimes and the sensitivity of the long term consequences for the victims and the whole society were highlighted.
In the meeting with Mr. Mahmoud Al-Bayati, Director General, Counter-Terrorism and National Security Advisor, SRSG Bangura discussed the structured collaboration on the implementation of the Joint Communique with special emphasis on the enforcement of accountability for the unprecedented, systematic campaign of sexual violence committed by DAESH.
On 27 February 2017, SRSG Bangura met with Mr. Haidar al-Zamili, Iraqi Minister of Justice. The need to provide legal framework for the prosecution of the perpetrators of the horrendous sexual violence crimes and means to obtain and protect evidences and witnesses were discussed. SRSG Bangura confirmed readiness of the United Nations to provide support and expertize so that these goals could be achieved in accordance with the highest standards of the international human rights and criminal law.
In a meeting with Mr. Jassim Mohammed Al-Jaf, Iraqi Minister for Migrations and Displacement SRSG Bangura discussed the issue of support to the victims of sexual violence, currently located in IDP camps, to cope with trauma and possible stigma.
SRSG Bangura with Mr. Faeq Zaidan, the Head of the High Judicial Council of Iraq discussed the strengthening of the legal framework and training of judges for the filing and processing of the cases of sexual violence committed by Daesh, with the special emphasis on the need to implement the highest standards of the international criminal law and human rights.
In her separate meetings with Mr. Taqi Al Mawla, a Turkmen Shi’a religious leader, and with a group of prominent Sunni religious leaders, SRSG Bangura discussed the role of religious leaders in sensitizing the communities on the issue of assistance to the victims of sexual violence to cope with their traumas and possible stigma.
On 28 February 2017, SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Mrs. Bangura, met with a group of Representatives of the Council of Representatives (CoR). The CoR representatives described the ongoing efforts they are undertaking to improve the existing legal framework to facilitate the prosecution of perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence and to better address the consequences of these crimes, including issues related to forced marriages and the situation of children born to survivors of rape. SRSG Bangura confirmed readiness of the United Nations to provide support and expertize in achieving these goals.
In the continuation of her visit to Iraq SRSG Bangura travels to Kurdistan Region.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
These young women gave an incredibly strong speech about the horrific events they and their families went through. They are a reminder to all of us what Europe should be about, why it is our duty to stop Daesh and do all we can for the refugees, regardless of faith and ethnicity.
Nel mese di agosto del 2014 oltre 400000 componenti della comunità yazida hanno dovuto abbandonare le loro case mentre Daesh conquistava, devastandole, ampie estensioni di territorio iracheno. Molti di loro sono stati fatti prigionieri e giustiziati, migliaia di donne e bambini sono stati ridotti in schiavitù. Chi è riuscito a fuggire si è rifugiato sulle montagne di Sinjar, per poi raggiungere i campi profughi della regione del Kurdistan iracheno.
Il campo profughi di Khanke – il luogo dove sono ospitate le ragazze autrici delle fotografie e da cui provengono gli scatti – ospita quasi tremila famiglie, fuggite dalla provincia irachena di Ninive. Nonostante il trauma e gli orrori a cui ha assistito, la comunità yazida ha dimostrato caparbietà e una grande capacità di reagire, di cui la mostra fotografica è un toccante esempio.
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Rund 100 Kurden, Anhänger der kurdischen Selbstverteidigungskräfte YPG/YPJ, feiern vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin den Sieg der Kurden über den IS im syrisch-kurdischen Tal Abyad.
In einer Rede wurde ihre Solidarität mit den Kurden in Rojava ausgedrückt.
These young women gave an incredibly strong speech about the horrific events they and their families went through. They are a reminder to all of us what Europe should be about, why it is our duty to stop Daesh and do all we can for the refugees, regardless of faith and ethnicity.
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ISIS and other so-called "Islamic" extremists are anything but Muslim. Their theology is fake Islam. It constitutes worship of Shayṭān whom they call Allah even though he is the complete opposite of Allah. Allah and the Prophet Muhammad espouse a culture of life built on kindness, mercy and love. Their Allah, Shayṭān promotes a culture of death built on evil, intolerance, and hate.
Rund 3.000 Menschen, überwiegend Kurden und Angehöriger linker Gruppen, demonstrieren in Berlins Mitte gegen den Einmarsch von Truppen der Türkei in die Region Rojava im Nordosten Syriens.
Zwischenzeitlich wurde die Demonstration gestoppt, nachdem über einem Block linker Gruppen eine YPG-Fahne geshalten wurde. Nachdem diese entfernt war setzte die Demonstration ihren Weg fort. Hin und wieder kamen Rauchkerzen seitens der Demonstration zum Einsatz. Weitere Zwischenfälle gab es nicht.
Die selbstverwaltete Region wird von den kurdischen Selbstverteidigungseinheiten YPG und YPJ verteidigt. Bei den Kämpfen in den letzten Tagen sollen hunderte Menschen ihr Leben verloren haben. Über 100.000 Menschen sind auf der Flucht.
In Reden werden sowohl die Türkei, als auch die ehemaligen Verbündeten der YPG/YPJ kritisiert.
Die Türkei sieht in der YPG/YPJ einen Ableger der Kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK und sieht sie daher als Terroristen an. Derweil waren die kurdischen Einheiten in den letztzen Jahren der engste Verbündete des Westens, insbesondere der USA im Kampf gegen Daesh (IS). Durch die Entscheidung des US-Präsidenten Donald Trump, die eigenen Truppen aus den kurdischen Gebieten abzuziehen, eröffnete er der Türkei die Möglichkeit des Einmarschs.
Rund 100 Kurden, Anhänger der kurdischen Selbstverteidigungskräfte YPG/YPJ, feiern vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin den Sieg der Kurden über den IS im syrisch-kurdischen Tal Abyad.
In einer Rede wurde ihre Solidarität mit den Kurden in Rojava ausgedrückt.
Rund 3.000 Menschen, überwiegend Kurden und Angehöriger linker Gruppen, demonstrieren in Berlins Mitte gegen den Einmarsch von Truppen der Türkei in die Region Rojava im Nordosten Syriens.
Zwischenzeitlich wurde die Demonstration gestoppt, nachdem über einem Block linker Gruppen eine YPG-Fahne geshalten wurde. Nachdem diese entfernt war setzte die Demonstration ihren Weg fort. Hin und wieder kamen Rauchkerzen seitens der Demonstration zum Einsatz. Weitere Zwischenfälle gab es nicht.
Die selbstverwaltete Region wird von den kurdischen Selbstverteidigungseinheiten YPG und YPJ verteidigt. Bei den Kämpfen in den letzten Tagen sollen hunderte Menschen ihr Leben verloren haben. Über 100.000 Menschen sind auf der Flucht.
In Reden werden sowohl die Türkei, als auch die ehemaligen Verbündeten der YPG/YPJ kritisiert.
Die Türkei sieht in der YPG/YPJ einen Ableger der Kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK und sieht sie daher als Terroristen an. Derweil waren die kurdischen Einheiten in den letztzen Jahren der engste Verbündete des Westens, insbesondere der USA im Kampf gegen Daesh (IS). Durch die Entscheidung des US-Präsidenten Donald Trump, die eigenen Truppen aus den kurdischen Gebieten abzuziehen, eröffnete er der Türkei die Möglichkeit des Einmarschs.
Rund 3.000 Menschen, überwiegend Kurden und Angehöriger linker Gruppen, demonstrieren in Berlins Mitte gegen den Einmarsch von Truppen der Türkei in die Region Rojava im Nordosten Syriens.
Zwischenzeitlich wurde die Demonstration gestoppt, nachdem über einem Block linker Gruppen eine YPG-Fahne geshalten wurde. Nachdem diese entfernt war setzte die Demonstration ihren Weg fort. Hin und wieder kamen Rauchkerzen seitens der Demonstration zum Einsatz. Weitere Zwischenfälle gab es nicht.
Die selbstverwaltete Region wird von den kurdischen Selbstverteidigungseinheiten YPG und YPJ verteidigt. Bei den Kämpfen in den letzten Tagen sollen hunderte Menschen ihr Leben verloren haben. Über 100.000 Menschen sind auf der Flucht.
In Reden werden sowohl die Türkei, als auch die ehemaligen Verbündeten der YPG/YPJ kritisiert.
Die Türkei sieht in der YPG/YPJ einen Ableger der Kurdischen Arbeiterpartei PKK und sieht sie daher als Terroristen an. Derweil waren die kurdischen Einheiten in den letztzen Jahren der engste Verbündete des Westens, insbesondere der USA im Kampf gegen Daesh (IS). Durch die Entscheidung des US-Präsidenten Donald Trump, die eigenen Truppen aus den kurdischen Gebieten abzuziehen, eröffnete er der Türkei die Möglichkeit des Einmarschs.
QuoteoftheDay 'Terrorism has been found in almost every religion once the religion has been deprived of the spiritual touch.' - His Holiness Younus AlGohar
Rund 100 Kurden, Anhänger der kurdischen Selbstverteidigungskräfte YPG/YPJ, feiern vor dem Brandenburger Tor in Berlin den Sieg der Kurden über den IS im syrisch-kurdischen Tal Abyad.
In einer Rede wurde ihre Solidarität mit den Kurden in Rojava ausgedrückt.
Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Ms. Pramila Patten Concludes Visit to Iraq and Stresses Need to Do More to Protect and Support Victims of Daesh’s Sexual Violence Crimes
(Baghdad/New York, 05 March 2018)
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, concluded an eight-day visit to Iraq during which she heard first-hand the heart wrenching accounts of survivors of Daesh’s sexual violence. She stressed the need to ensure that survivors of conflict-related sexual violence are fully protected and that perpetrators of these horrendous crimes are brought to justice.
Special Representative Patten met with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and with other senior Government officials, at federal, regional and provincial levels in Baghdad, Erbil and Mosul. She also engaged directly with survivors, civil society groups and with Christian, Shia, Sunni, Turkmen Shia and Yazidi religious leaders. A strong message from the survivors relating to the plight of women and girls still under captivity as well as their missing family members was taken up with the Government by Special Representative Patten. She enquired about ongoing efforts to locate those missing and urged the authorities to expedite their rescue.
Many of the women who remain displaced expressed serious safety concerns regarding their return to their homes and shared their fear of reprisals. “I call on all religious and tribal leaders to welcome back survivors of sexual violence and their children, and the Government to find legal avenues to recognize their children as Iraqi citizens,” said Ms. Patten. “It is essential for all to work towards shifting the stigma from the victims to the perpetrators. I also urge the Government to ensure that women and girls who were victims of Daesh are not wrongfully perceived as being their ‘affiliates’.”
During discussion with Iraqi Officials on the question of justice and accountability, while acknowledging the efforts of the Government, the Special Representative stressed the importance of ensuring that alleged perpetrators are held accountable not only for the crime of terrorism but for the full extent of the sexual violence crimes perpetrated on Iraqi women and children including abduction, rape, sexual slavery and forced marriages. She noted in this regard that her Office stands ready to work directly with Iraqi judges, investigators and prosecutors together with the new Investigative Team established under UNSCR 2379. Her Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence also stands ready to provide support in the area of legislative reform in particular to criminalize war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Iraq.
In Mosul, where thousands of Iraqi women and girls were subjected to rape, sexual slavery and other grave forms of sexual violence perpetrated by Daesh, Ms. Patten was joined by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict. They both called on the authorities of Ninewa Governorate to address the pressing needs of survivors in ongoing reconstruction efforts, including through the significant scaling-up of medical services, mental health and psychosocial support and economic livelihoods opportunities.
Ms. Patten’s visit from 26 February to 5 March 2018 was at the invitation of the Government, pursuant to the United Nations/Iraq Joint Communiqué to Prevent and Address Conflict-Related Sexual Violence of 2016. Her visit marks the endorsement of the Joint Communiqué’s Implementation Plan featuring specific measures related to justice and accountability, survivor-centered services and engagement with civil society organizations, religious/tribal leaders and the media. “The development of this implementation plan demonstrates the continuous commitment of the Government of Iraq to address the plight of the victims of conflict-related sexual violence,” stressed Special Representative Patten.
“While I congratulate the Government of Iraq for its military defeat of Daesh, I urge the Government to pursue its efforts to rescue those missing, to ensure justice and reparations to all victims of the heinous crimes of sexual violence and to include women in its peacebuilding, reconciliation and reconstruction initiatives,” stated Special Representative Patten.
Photos by UNAMI PIO.
Interview with HH Younus AlGohar - ISIS and Their Ugly Plans: www.goharshahi.us/news/view/interview-younus-algohar-isis...
These young women gave an incredibly strong speech about the horrific events they and their families went through. They are a reminder to all of us what Europe should be about, why it is our duty to stop Daesh and do all we can for the refugees, regardless of faith and ethnicity.
Die Partei Die Linke verleiht in Berlin Kreuzberg zum achten Mal den Clara-Zetkin-Frauenpreis an Initiativen, die sich im vergangenen Jahr für die Rechte von Frauen in der Gesellschaft stark gemacht haben.
Preisträger 2018 ist die Initiative "TAJÊ - Freiheitsbewegung/Frauenräte der ezidischen Frauen", die jesidische Frauen berät und in der Bewältigung ihrer Erlebnisse durch die Verfolgung und Versklavung durch Daesh (IS) hilft. Der Sonderpreis geht dieses Jahr an Dr. Kristina Hänel, die nicht nur auf ein Leben im Kampf für die Rechte von Frauen zurückblicken kann, sondern zudem auch bundesweite Bekanntheit erlangte, nachdem sie nach §219a StGB verurteilt wurde.
Insgesamt wurden acht Initiativen nominiert. Der CareSlam! wurde von Yvonne Falckner begründet und gibt Pflegenden eine Bühne, um über ihre Arbeitsbedingungen zu sprechen. Bekannt wurde das Format durch einen Auftritt der CareSlammerin Sabrina Maar in der ZDF-Sendung "Die Anstalt" Anfang Dezember 2017. Ebenfalls nominiert wurde ein "Containerprojekt für wohnungslose Frauen", welches sich den besonderen Anforderungen von Frauen und Transgendern in der Obdachlosigkeit annimmt und ihnen eine unterkunft bietet. Das "Frauenorchesterprojekt (FOP)" ist ein Frauenchor unter der Leitung von Mary Ellen Kitchens, welcher es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht hat, Musik von Frauen hörbar zu machen. Die "Kontaktstelle "Frauen für Frauen" wurde ebenso nominiert wie "RosaLinde e.V.- Queer Refugee Network" kämpft gegen die sprichwörtlichen "Sächsischen Zustände" an, indem es queeren Geflüchteten in Leipzig Unterstützung und Beratung zuteil werden lässt. Der "ver.di-Bezirksfrauenrat München" legt ein Augenmerk auf die Bedürfnisse und Herausforderungen von Frauen im Berufsleben.
Die einzelnen Projekte wurden von Politikerinnen der Partei Die Linke vorgestellt. Darunter waren Simone Barrientos (MdB), Lucy Redler, Juliane Nagel (MdB). Die Preise wurden von Katja Kipping übergeben. Für die musikalische Begleitung sorgte die Rapperin aus Zimbabwe AWA KHIWE. Im Bild: Lucy Redler (Die Linke) (l.).