ندوة معهد التقدم للسياسات الانمائية التي عقدت في مقر المعهد في الجادرية صباح يوم السبت الموافق 9/1/2016 (موضوع الندوة (الاصلاحات والاطار القانوني) _ قدم القاضي هادي عزيز علي شرحاً وافياً عن النظام القانوني في العراق, واستعرض التشريعات النافذة...
A unique cultural festival standing in solidarity with the people of Iraq and celebrating freedom of expression. January – March 2016.
ISIS continues demolishing Iraq’s heritage
كشف تقريرٌ للجمعية العراقية للدفاع عن حقوق الصحفيين ان مئتين وخمسة ًوثلاثين صحفياً تعرضوا لانتهاكاتٍ كالقتل والاعتقال والتضييق والخطف والتهديد في العراق خلال عام الفين وخمسة عشر وأوضحت الجمعية ُفي تقريرها السنوي ان هذه الانتهاكاتِ شملت ايضا الضرب، والحجزَ،...
Author: Ahmad Thamer Jihad Both the international archaeological teams researching history in Dhi Qar and the locals working with them believe that what they find here, the remnants of ancient history, has the potential to unite Iraqis. The best...
عبدالجبار جعفر/ الخميس 24 كانون الأول 2015 لا اريد ان اتحدث عن حجم الوفد المشارك الذي ترأسه رئيس الجمهورية ولا حجم النفقات التي صرفت حسبما ما صرح به احد أعضاء البرلمان لكني اتسائل مالذي طرحه الرئيس في كلمته امام...
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تهديدات العصر الصناعي تتفاقـم..د. حسن الجنابي : “النزوح المناخي” أو البيئي سيشتد مع الزمن
How Best to Build Democracy: Laying a Foundation for the New Iraq https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/iraq/2003-07-01/how-best-build-democracy-laying-foundation-new-iraq
As part of our commitment to the working group of International Association for the Study of Forced Migration (IASFM), we are organizing a panel for the “16th Conference of the IASFM“, to be hosted by the Center for Migration...
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum Walls Bear Witness: Iraqi Minorities in Peril
The Holocaust museum held a discussion with experts on the plight of ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq who have been targeted by the self-proclaimed Islamic State and are now displaced, not knowing when—or if—they will be able to return home.
Find more; http://www.ushmm.org/
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Report by www.theguardian.com Museum’s £3m government grant will equip future trainees in conservation and restoration of destroyed heritage sites in Iraq. The British Museum is to establish a pilot program with heritage professionals in Iraq to train local museum curators,...
Tuesday October 27th, World Day for Audiovisual Archives, the 8 presidents from the AACCC associations collectively sign the “New Declaration” At the World Day for Audiovisual Archives, focusing on the theme “Archives at Risk – Protecting the World’s Identities”,...
Noted from a United Nations’ dispatch today “Many Iraqis come from Baghdad, which remains under government control, and many left Mosul before and after its fall to ISIS and crossed on foot to Turkey.” LESVOS, 13 October 2015 (IRIN)...
The Washington, DC Chapter of the Special Libraries Association (DC/SLA) Presents: World Cultural Heritage Sites at Risk:Preservation Efforts in Iraq & Syria Thursday, October 1, 2015 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Bloomberg BNA, 1801 South Bell Street, Arlington, VA...
Efforts to protect cultural heritage in Syria and Iraq during the ongoing humanitarian crisis in that area of the world will be the focus of Brian Daniels’ talk Sept. 22 at Vanderbilt’s Cohen Memorial Hall. Daniels will deliver the...
Contemporary Islam is not known for its engagement in the modern scientific project. But it is heir to a legendary “Golden Age” of Arabic science frequently invoked by commentators hoping to make Muslims and Westerners more respectful and understanding...
An official said the tourism and antiquities ministry had received reports from its employees in Mosul, which is controlled by the radical Islamist group, that the site at Hatra had been demolished. A nearby resident said he heard a...
By MARY CHASTAIN, 24 Feb 2015 The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) burned down the Mosul public library, which was home to over 8,000 rare books and manuscripts. “ISIS militants bombed the Mosul Public Library,” said library director Ghanim al-Ta’an. “They...
UNEP-UNESCO joint project “World Heritage Inscription Process as a tool to enhance natural and cultural management of IraqiMarshlands” I. Introduction Coming from the Lake Van in...
Opinion | July 26, 2015 By | Luay Al-Khatteeb and Omar Al-Saadoon Introduction The underlying concept of the Rule of Law is not new to Iraq. Hammurabi’s world famous Code of Law which dates back to 1772 BC is regarded as...
Despite having developed advanced technology and having access to a huge reserve of weapons, including jet fighters and drones, the U.S and its allies failed to prevent ISIS terrorists from destroying and bulldozing irreplaceable archaeological sites in Mosul earlier this year. The...
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/03/11/isis-assault-on-civilization Fox News published a video report on the latest attacks by the terrorist ISIL groups on one of the worlds oldest archaeological sites and what is considered the ” Cradle of Western Civilization”. When Jabbar Jaafar watched video...
Iraq’s ministry of tourism and antiquities says ISIS militants ‘defy will of world and feelings of humanity’ but does not state extent of damage ISIS terrorists have looted and bulldozed the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud, the Iraqi government...
ISIS Terrorist Groups Destroy 3000 years of Historic Heritage at Mosul Museum Under the title “ISIS fighters destroy ancient artifacts at Mosul museum”, the guardian.com has published a recent video and an article regarding the attack on Iraq’s heritage...
ISIS thugs take a hammer to civilization: Priceless 3,000-year-old artworks smashed to pieces in minutes as militants destroy Mosul museum Extremists used power drills and sledgehammers to smash ancient items They wrecked a series of 3,000-year-old statues at...
Under the title “The New Iraqi Media after 2003: Challenges and Achievements”. The guest speaker is Mr. Ismael Zeir- a renowned Iraqi media personality and editor of Al-Sabah Al-Jadid Newspaper ( New Sabah Daily Newspaper). Abstract: The Iraqi Media...
Friday , August 15. 7:00 p.m. Moderator: Jabbar Ghadhban Public relations and Media Specialist Guest Speaker: Margarita Colón-Rodríguez Professor in Developmental Psychology Stratford University Abstract This lecture critically examines the importance of diversity awareness in our changing landscapes. It will...
Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 PM titled: “Nelson Mandela: Statesman and Symbol of Reconciliation” Speaker: Professor Rachel Campbell Presenter: Jabbar Ghadhban, Media and Public Relations Specialist, Abstract: Nelson Mandela’s willingness to sacrifice his life for what he believed in – freedom...
A public panel was held on Friday evening, July 18, 2014 in Washington, DC. The session was highlighting on the current fighting in Iraq which broke out since the beginning of 2014, and the scope of devastation that impacted...
With Little More Than Hope, Iraqi Colleges Try to Rebuild after 35 years of Ba’ath rule, educators contend with too much violence and too little money. An interview report with Dr. Tahir Al-Bakaa by Christina Asquith Baghdad, Iraq Behind coils...
