SGP project
Advocacy training in ninewa
we are training young leaders in the Ninewa/Mosul region in policy analysis, writing and advocacy strategy to help their communities push for things they need in local politics.
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Beyond their control
Persecution under Saddam. Sectarian violence since 2003. ISIS occupation from 2014 to 2016. The Ninewa Plains in northwestern Iraq is home to ancient communities who have been at the mercy of forces beyond their control for generations. They are determined to change this.
Persecution under Saddam. Sectarian violence since 2003. ISIS occupation from 2014 to 2016. The Ninewa Plains in northwestern Iraq is home to ancient communities who have been at the mercy of forces beyond their control for generations. They are determined to change this.
advocacy training is part of our work in two strategic areas of focus:
Vision: Effective citizens
The Ninewa Plains is home to a diverse mixture of social, national, religious and sectarian communities, including Christians, Yazidis, Kurds, Arabs, Shabaks, Kaka’i Kurds, Sunnis and Shiites.
This diversity has been a factor in the conflicting interests of political and armed groups in the region. Because of its location, resources, and diversity, the region is also exposed to power struggles between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government, as well as interventions by external actors.
The Ninewa Plains is home to a diverse mixture of social, national, religious and sectarian communities, including Christians, Yazidis, Kurds, Arabs, Shabaks, Kaka’i Kurds, Sunnis and Shiites.
This diversity has been a factor in the conflicting interests of political and armed groups in the region. Because of its location, resources, and diversity, the region is also exposed to power struggles between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government, as well as interventions by external actors.
As a result, citizens in the Ninewa Plains suffer from human rights violations and restricted political representation. They also face economic difficulties from war, underdevelopment, and reduced agriculture because of severe droughts.
Our project is helping citizens analyze the problems they face, develop policy papers to propose solutions, and implement conflict-sensitive advocacy campaigns to advocate for their needs.
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special thanks
Our advocacy training is made possible through a small grant by the SGP, or Dutch Reformed Party. The SGP is the oldest political party in The Netherlands, founded in 1918.
Building digital bridges
You can use social media as a tool to change some of the root causes of conflict and violence. You don’t need a big budget or specialized skills.
EPIC created this manual for previous training project in digital peacebuilding in Sinjar. It covers change strategy, content production, audience engagement, and online safety. Download it for free in English or Arabic.
يمكنك استخدام وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي كأداة لتغيير الأسباب الجذرية للصراع والعنف. لا تحتاج إلى ميزانية كبيرة أو مهارات متخصصة
أنشأت EPIC هذا الدليل لتدريب صانعي التغيير في بناء السلام الرقمي. ويغطي استراتيجية التغيير ، وإنتاج المحتوى ، ومشاركة الجمهور ، والسلامة عبر الإنترنت. قم بتنزيله مجانًا باللغة الإنجليزية أو العربية
Building digital bridges
You can use social media as a tool to change some of the root causes of conflict and violence. You don’t need a big budget or specialized skills.
EPIC created this manual for previous training project in digital peacebuilding in Sinjar. It covers change strategy, content production, audience engagement, and online safety. Download it for free in English or Arabic.
يمكنك استخدام وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي كأداة لتغيير الأسباب الجذرية للصراع والعنف. لا تحتاج إلى ميزانية كبيرة أو مهارات متخصصة
أنشأت EPIC هذا الدليل لتدريب صانعي التغيير في بناء السلام الرقمي. ويغطي استراتيجية التغيير ، وإنتاج المحتوى ، ومشاركة الجمهور ، والسلامة عبر الإنترنت. قم بتنزيله مجانًا باللغة الإنجليزية أو العربية
