Climate Change in Iraq: A Growing Threat to Workers' Health

On several occasions, the Iraqi government has announced the suspension of official working hours due to high temperatures, but these holidays do not include private sector workers. If a private sector worker requests leave due to the heat, they may face dismissal.

Water shortages threaten the residents of Muthanna and prompting their migration

Notably, the district of Al-Najmi witnessed mass protests in recent months. Demonstrators demanded access to their water quota among other services. Locals also called on Iraq’s federal government to step in and end their grievances.

Iraq’s waters contaminated with feces, oil and medical wastes

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AN IRAQ ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST RAISES CONCERN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

Iran and Turkey's water policies toward Iraq portend a catastrophe

Waves of displacement expected due to drought and dust storms

Why still exist? … Iraqis are being killed by mines

‏Mines danger threatens the lives of civilians

Seven thousand poisoned causalities form a disaster in Al-Basra