When the children got fevers we tried to cool them down with wet towels and mostly we stayed at home Amran was the first patient admitted to the intensive care unit in MSF´s Al Khansaa hospital, in east Mosul. He was born in another hospital in Mosul and started experiencing respiratory complications. When the family arrived to Al Khansaa, they were admitted in the emergency room. Amran was diagnosed with a severe congenital malformation. His trachea and oesophagus were joined, which meant when he was fed, liquid entered his respiratory system. He needed surgical treatment. His father, Raad, tells his son´s story. My name is Raad and I’m 28 years old. My wife Fatima is 25. Amran is 17 days…

Harikar NGO is a neutral, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization established in 30th May 2004 by group of social activists. Harikar NGO as stated in its mission statement strives toward the fulfilment of human and women rights in Duhok Governorate as stipulated in the new Iraqi constitution of 15th October 2005. Harikar is committed to- within its resources- contribute towards the achievement of the internationally agreed Millennium Development Goals.  Harikar believes in human rights, the right of every person to reach his potential without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, social segment and ethnicity. We strive to achieve the social justice especially among the marginalized vulnerable groups. It also works towards elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and promotes their capacity to fully participate in the community development.  In…

Statement of the Iraqi Women Network: From Peace at Home to Peace in Iraq As we approach the annual celebration of the international campaign of the 16-day on violence against women, starting from 25th of November to 10th December, which coincides with the victories of our valiant forces against ISIS gangs of darkness and backwardness, we, as Iraqi women face a new challenge to our human rights, and as citizens we must extract the roots of terrorism and extremism that fuel violence and gender-based discrimination, we must participate in the movement towards stability and security, and the building of a state of equal citizenship and social justice through reforming the political process towards the elimination of sectarian, factional quotas and corruption,…

The United Iraqi Medical Society for Relief and Development (UIMS) is mobilizing MMT in Ninawa province: Funded by (RI) Relief International organization and in cooperation with the DoH / Ninawa. (UIMS) The United Iraqi Medical Society for Relief and Development is mobilizing MMT in Al-Hadher district/ Ninawa province, to provide medical services to our families within the district. .

Mercy Hands for Humanitarian Aid is a leading Iraqi NGO, founded in 2004 with a goal to save lives and preserve human dignity. Mercy Hands is headquartered in Baghdad, and has four satellite offices in Babil, Karbala, Salah al-Din and Erbil Governorates. According to our 2015 - 2016 Work Strategy, Mercy Hands is currently active in the following humanitarian sectors: emergency aid, civil society and democratization, peace-building, protection, and health. For more information, please visit the Mercy Hands website: www.mercyhands.net. FULL REPORT CAN BE DOWNLOADED BELOW.

Harikar NGO is a neutral, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization established in 30th May 2004 by group of social activists. Harikar NGO as stated in its mission statement strives toward the fulfilment of human and women rights in Duhok Governorate as stipulated in the new Iraqi constitution of 15th October 2005. Harikar is committed to- within its resources- contribute towards the achievement of the internationally agreed Millennium Development Goals.  Harikar believes in human rights, the right of every person to reach his potential without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, social segment and ethnicity. We strive to achieve the social justice especially among the marginalized vulnerable groups. It also works towards elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and promotes their capacity to fully participate in the community development.  In…