This experience opens the door to rethinking the role of youth in public affairs—not merely as recipients, but as an active and influential force.

The first workshop was launched in Basra, Al-Fayhaa, focusing on key concepts such as democracy, leadership, and political participation, in addition to highlighting the role of women in political engagement.

This experience was not limited to providing knowledge; it also stimulated many questions and broadened perspectives, making it an important step toward deeper awareness and more effective participation.

Special thanks and appreciation to Tammuz Organization for Social Development (TOSD) for providing this valuable space for dialogue and exchange.

“The Impact of the Decline in the Euphrates River Water Levels and Climate Change on Education and the Learning Environment in Anbar: Challenges and Practical Solutions”

This meeting was conducted as part of the project:

“Expanding the Role of Iraqi Civil Society Organizations, and Strengthening Their Leadership and Governance in Education through Supporting the Continuity of the Civil Society Education Forum in Iraq.” Implemented by UNESCO and supported by the European Union.

The session took place on April 22, 2026, in Anbar Province, with the participation of representatives from government entities and civil society organizations.

The session discussed the أبرز (key) challenges facing the education sector, including water scarcity and its impact on the school environment and students’ health, as well as declining attendance rates. It also reviewed the current response efforts by relevant stakeholders.

Furthermore, the session addressed the role of civil society organizations in supporting the continuity of education, proposing low-cost practical solutions, and highlighting the needs of persons with disabilities, ensuring their access to services within schools.

The session concluded with a set of actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing a safe and sustainable learning environment in the face of climate change.

In an effort to enhance institutional cooperation and develop human rights work, Shams Al-Insaniya Organization for Women and Children has signed joint cooperation agreements with the Human Rights Commission in both Anbar and Salah Al-Din provinces.

The agreements were signed in the presence of the President of Shams Al-Insaniya Organization for Women and Children, Dr. Sihad Dali Al-Obaidi, along with the Directors of the Human Rights Commission in both provinces.

The agreements aim to strengthen cooperation between the two sides in the fields of training and capacity building, monitoring and preparing human rights reports, as well as implementing specialized activities and events related to human rights.

Both parties emphasized the importance of this step in supporting institutional capacity development and promoting societal awareness of human rights culture, contributing to the consolidation of principles of justice and the protection of human dignity.

The session was attended by a number of stakeholders and activists, where discussions highlighted the importance of aligning project outcomes with national and international priorities related to women, in a way that contributes to sustainability and enhances the impact of initiatives on the ground.

Participants also discussed ways to activate women’s role in decision-making and to strengthen partnerships among relevant actors to ensure the effective implementation of recommendations, in line with the requirements of peacebuilding and community reconciliation

Women’s voices make a difference… conscious monitoring today, societal stability tomorrow

The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund Rapid Response Window is a funding mechanism that addresses urgent funding gaps with targeted, short-term support to increase women’s participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements.

WPHF is a flexible financing tool supporting quality interventions to enhance the capacity of local women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peacebuilding opportunities.

The forum witnessed notable participation from representatives of governmental entities and civil society organizations, where discussions focused on the importance of empowering women and ensuring their active engagement in peacebuilding processes, as well as their vital role in countering extremism and promoting social cohesion.

The forum also addressed the key challenges facing women’s participation in this field, while presenting a number of recommendations aimed at supporting women-led initiatives and enhancing women’s presence in decision-making positions, contributing to sustainable peace and genuine community reconciliation.

This forum comes as part of Shams Al-Insaniya Organization’s ongoing activities aimed at promoting a culture of peace and strengthening effective partnerships in a way that serves community issues and enhances stability.

Women’s voices make a difference… conscious monitoring today, societal stability tomorrow

The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund Rapid Response Window is a funding mechanism that addresses urgent funding gaps with targeted, short-term support to increase women’s participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements.

WPHF is a flexible financing tool supporting quality interventions to enhance the capacity of local women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peacebuilding opportunities

The meeting discussed the mechanisms for implementing the joint follow-up plan and ways to integrate women into advocacy processes, in order to enhance their effective participation in community issues and decision-making.

The meeting also addressed the formation of a local women’s follow-up network that will work to monitor community issues and strengthen communication with decision-makers, contributing to supporting advocacy efforts in a way that ensures sustainability and the continued promotion of women’s priorities in the implementation of peace.

Women’s voices make a difference… conscious monitoring today, societal stability tomorrow

The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund Rapid Response Window is a funding mechanism that addresses urgent funding gaps with targeted, short-term support to increase women’s participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements.

WPHF is a flexible financing tool supporting quality interventions to enhance the capacity of local women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peacebuilding opportunities.

The meeting discussed the mechanisms for implementing the joint follow-up plan and ways to integrate women into advocacy processes, in order to enhance their effective participation in community issues and decision-making.

The meeting also addressed the formation of a local women’s follow-up network that will work to monitor community issues and strengthen communication with decision-makers, contributing to supporting advocacy efforts in a way that ensures sustainability and the continued promotion of women’s priorities in the implementation of peace.

Women’s voices make a difference… conscious monitoring today, societal stability tomorrow

The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund Rapid Response Window is a funding mechanism that addresses urgent funding gaps with targeted, short-term support to increase women’s participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements.

WPHF is a flexible financing tool supporting quality interventions to enhance the capacity of local women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peacebuilding opportunities.

These sessions were held to provide a safe and responsible space to listen to the stories and experiences of women, and to highlight their needs in the areas of protection, psychosocial support, and economic empowerment opportunities, thereby contributing to strengthening community stability and rebuilding trust.

The organization emphasized that documenting direct testimonies is a fundamental step in formulating realistic recommendations based on the voices of the affected women themselves, ensuring their meaningful participation in shaping policies and initiatives related to the recovery and peacebuilding phase.

Women’s voices make a difference… conscious monitoring today, societal stability tomorrow

The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund Rapid Response Window is a funding mechanism that addresses urgent funding gaps with targeted, short-term support to increase women’s participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements.

WPHF is a flexible financing tool supporting quality interventions to enhance the capacity of local women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peacebuilding opportunities.

The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund Rapid Response Window is a funding mechanism that addresses urgent funding gaps with targeted, short-term support to increase women’s participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements.

WPHF is a flexible financing tool supporting quality interventions to enhance the capacity of local women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peacebuilding opportunities.

Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund

The Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund Rapid Response Window is a funding mechanism that addresses urgent funding gaps with targeted, short-term support to increase women’s participation in peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements.

WPHF is a flexible financing tool supporting quality interventions to enhance the capacity of local women to prevent conflict, respond to crises and emergencies, and seize key peacebuilding opportunities.

Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund