Save the Tigris

29/04/2026

Public Statement

At a time when environmental challenges in Iraq are intensifying, we are witnessing with deep concern the targeting of environmental defenders, most recently, activist Murtadha Al-Janoubi in Maysan Governorate.

What is happening is not an isolated incident. It is a troubling indicator of shrinking constitutional freedoms and attempts to silence voices advocating for environmental and water justice.

Defending the Marshes is not a crime.
Demanding rights is not a threat to social peace.
It is a national and human duty.

We stand in solidarity with every free voice defending our environment and the future of coming generations. Protecting activists is both a legal and moral responsibility that must not be ignored.

Read the full statement (Arabic & English):
https://humatdijlah.org/en/19252/

28/01/2026

English below:
نحن اليوم نقف عند مفترق طرق حاسم،
مفترق يدعونا جميعًا إلى إعادة النظر بعمق في القيم والمبادئ التي نؤمن بها وندافع عنها.

منذ سنوات، تعمل جمعية حماة نهر دجلة على قضايا المياه باعتبارها حقًا أساسيًا من حقوق الإنسان وأساسًا للحياة الكريمة. إلا أننا نرى اليوم بوضوح أن استخدام المياه كشعار لبناء السلام لا يكفي، ما لم يُقترن باستخدامها كأداة حقيقية للتضامن مع الشعوب المضطهدة.

إن العدالة المائية لا تنفصل عن العدالة الإنسانية، ولا يمكن تحقيق سلام حقيقي دون الوقوف إلى جانب من تُنتهك حقوقهم ويُحرمون من مواردهم الأساسية.

كل التضامن مع شعب روجافا.

جمعية حماة نهر دجلة

Today, we stand at a critical crossroads—
a moment that calls on all of us to deeply reconsider the values and principles we claim to uphold.

For years, the Humat Dijlah has worked on water issues as a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of dignified life. Yet today, it has become clear that using water merely as a symbol for peacebuilding is not enough, unless it is also used as a real tool for solidarity with oppressed peoples.

Water justice cannot be separated from human justice, and true peace cannot be achieved without standing alongside those whose rights are violated and whose access to essential resources is denied.

Full solidarity with the people of Rojava.

Humat Dijlah

08/12/2025

, for the ... | The Conference Opens the Door to Solutions!

From December 4–6, 2025, we successfully concluded the Climate Justice Conference in Baghdad, bringing together more than 70 activists, experts, and representatives from local and international organizations to advance sustainable solutions to the growing challenges of climate change in Iraq and the region.

The conference was organized and supported by:
UPP - Iraq – Organization – Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative-ICSSI – INSM Network شبكة أنسم – – Humat Dijlah - حماة دجلة

The program featured a series of thematic and discussion sessions on:

• Cultural heritage and the impacts of climate change
• Water, peace, and climate justice
• A special session marking the 10th anniversary of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda
• The essential role of women in climate justice
• Challenges faced by climate and environmental activists locally and regionally

Participants from civil society, local communities, and international organizations shared valuable insights, exploring practical tools and innovative solutions to help build a more just and sustainable future for Iraqi communities.

The success of this conference reflects the collective efforts of all partners and participants, and we are proud of the meaningful dialogue and collaboration that took place throughout its three days.

Note: The attached photos capture moments from the conference sessions.


#بغداد2025
#إنقاذـدجلة

08/12/2025

28/10/2025

27/10/2025

After the Mesopotamia Water Forum: The Freedom of Rivers, the Peace of Peoples

Water is not just a natural resource — it is a source of peace, justice, and life.
The Second Mesopotamia Water Forum, held in Amed (Diyarbakır) from October 17–19, brought together voices from across Mesopotamia to discuss how rivers have become tools of power and control — and how they can once again become bridges of cooperation and coexistence.

As highlighted in the report by Rengin Azizoğlu for The Amargi, participants emphasized that “the free flow of water is the shared peace of peoples.”
Speakers and activists, including Ismaeel Dawood from Save the Tigris, called for People’s Water Diplomacy — a new form of collaboration led by civil society, where communities take part in shaping water governance, promoting justice, and restoring balance to nature.

From Amed to Basra, from Rojava to Sulaymaniyah, the message was clear:
🌍 Water should unite, not divide. Peace begins when rivers flow freely.

Read the full story on The Amargi:
👉 theamargi.com/posts/after-the-mesopotamia-water-forum-the-freedom-of-rivers-the-peace-of-peoples

27/10/2025

ڕۆژانی (١٧بۆ ١٩)ی تشرینی یەكەمی ٢٠٢٥، بە بەشداری زانكۆی سلێمانی، دووەمین كۆڕبەندی ئاوی میزۆپۆتامیا بەناونیشانی (ئاو ژیانە) لەشاری دیاربەكری وڵاتی توركیا بەڕێوەچوو....

27/10/2025

Climate Justice Conference – Baghdad 2025

We’re excited to announce the First Climate Justice Conference taking place in Baghdad, December 4–6, 2025!

At a time when the impacts of climate change are increasingly felt across Iraq and the wider region, this conference will bring together civil society organizations, activists, academics, and affected communities from Iraq, the Middle East, and beyond.

The conference will serve as a free and inclusive space to exchange ideas, share experiences, and strengthen collective voices calling for climate justice — a fundamental part of human rights and social justice.

Through dialogue and interactive sessions, participants will explore the realities of climate change in Mesopotamia and work toward fair, sustainable solutions for all.

Join us in this important step toward building a just and resilient future!

📅 Date: December 4–6, 2025
📍 Location: Baghdad, Iraq
🔗 Registration link in the comments and bio

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Organizing Committee:
Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI)
Humat Dijlah / Iraq
Al-Masalla Organization / Iraq
Save the Tigris Foundation / Netherlands
Un Ponte Per / Italy