Un Ponte Per has been working in Iraq since 1991, when the 'Un Ponte per Baghdad' campaign was launched in solidarity with the civilian population affected by the First Gulf War. Today, more than 20 years after the US-led invasion of the country, Iraqi society continues to grapple with the lasting effects of that crisis and the dramatic consequences of the occupation by Daesh (Islamic State) from 2014 to 2017. UPP has been at the forefront of the response to all the humanitarian emergencies that have affected the country, working on the medical and psychological support of the affected populations and the reconstruction of the social fabric and inter-community dialogue. Since 2004 it has been supporting an extremely active civil society, and in particular its female and youth component, in demanding political change and greater economic opportunities, including through its work within the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Intiative (ICSSI) coalition. The support to activists and movements in demanding human and environmental rights continues to this day, as does the support to the development of local organisations and peace building.
The "Tanseeq" project—meaning “coordination” in Arabic—is a bold initiative aimed at strengthening the relationship between Iraqi civil society organizations (CSOs) and government institutions. In the aftermath of the 2003 regime change, Iraq’s political landscape has been shaped by efforts to pacify deep divisions among political factions, military actors, and communities. This has often taken the form […]
These are times of high social conflict in Iraq, as evidenced by the mass protests across the country since October 2019. Against this backdrop, the role of Civil Society Organisations is crucial in bridging the gap between local communities and the Iraqi authorities at the grassroots level, promoting constructive dialogue, ensuring respect for human and […]
Between 2019 and 2024, Un Ponte Per, thanks to funds from the Italian National Plan of Action to implement UN Resolution 1325 aimed at strengthening the role of women and youth in peace-building, particularly in the area of West Asia and North Africa (SWANA), worked with numerous civil society organisations in Lebanon, Iraq, Libya, Tunisia […]
Strengthening civil society is one of the most important areas in the Un Ponte Per strategy. The aim of this project is to enable civil society organisations in Iraq to have a greater impact on the promotion of human and environmental rights, to respond to the needs of their communities and to cooperate with local […]
The 'Mubadara' project (Initiative) aims to strengthen various civil society organisations in Iraq so that they can act in the development sector. In particular, it will support the creation of an inclusive environment for civil society in Iraq, encouraging youth participation and working on legislative and operational frameworks. Monitoring, coordination, networking will also be carried […]
Strengthening civil society is one of the most important areas in the Un Ponte Per strategy. The aim of this project is to enable civil society organisations in Iraq to have a greater impact on the promotion of human and environmental rights, to respond to the needs of their communities and to cooperate with local […]
Starting in January 2023 and for 20 months, the project "Programme for Resilience and Return in the Governorate of Nineveh through an integrated approach in the educational, health and socio-cultural sectors" funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) aims to improve access and quality of education and health services in the Governorate of […]
Starting in 2022 and for the next five years (until 2026), Un Ponte Per through the project 'Women for Democracy', funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, initiates a new long-term intervention aimed at supporting Iraqi women, who are still victims of stereotypes and oppressive social norms. The intervention also includes a […]
These are times of high social conflict in Iraq, as evidenced by the mass protests across the country since October 2019. Against this backdrop, the role of Civil Society Organisations is crucial in bridging the gap between local communities and the Iraqi authorities at the grassroots level, promoting constructive dialogue, ensuring respect for human and […]
Within the framework of our Sponsorship Programme for children in conflict or post-conflict zones, which has programmes in Lebanon, Serbia and Kosovo, we also have 'Farah' (Joy), dedicated to children in Iraq, doubly affected by decades of war and continuous humanitarian emergencies. About 3 million children in the country are malnourished and do not have […]
