Iraq delegation in Washington

February 3 - 10, 2012

3P hosted a delegation of four Iraqi civil society leaders in Washington to speak with various offices across the government, policy organizations and NGOs, as well as faith communities and other public audiences about what is happening in Iraq now following the withdrawal of US troops.

To read Delegate Profiles, click here. 

To read a Policy Brief on the role of Iraqi civil society in the post-US era, click here.

Institute For Policy Studies, meeting with Peace Action Group

Widespread insecurity, fear, lack of basic services and jobs continue to weigh heavily on Iraqi families. Meanwhile, Iraq struggles to establish a government that is legitimate, capable, and accountable to the needs of Iraqi people.With the US military presence ended, it is up to Iraqis themselves to ensure the

Open Society Foundation luncheon

government does not return to authoritarian rule. After losing so many Iraqi and American lives over the last 9 years, it is critical for the US to articulate clear and unequivocal support for genuine, democratic process in Iraq that ensures accountable governance, protection of human rights, and a robust civil society sector that allows citizens to directly shape the affairs that affect their lives.

Mennonite Central Committee conducted a survey of over 100 Iraqi NGO leaders that identifies the most pressing priorities of Iraqi civil society.

Click here to read the summary.

Iraqi Delegates with Rachelle Lyndaker Schlabach, Director of Mennonite Central Committee Washington Office and John Filson, Program Manager of 3P Human Security.

DC-based peacebuilding and human rights organizations met for a conversation about Iraq's civil society sector and the key factors needed for lasting development and human security.