Iraqi Kurdistan Project
About CPT Iraqi Kurdistan
CPT Iraqi Kurdistan partners with and accompanies mountain village and shepherd communities as they struggle for a peaceful existence, resisting displacement and destruction caused by Turkish and Iranian cross-border military operations. CPT documents and reports on the effects of the attacks on the civilian population, calls Kurdish and international attention to them, and advocates for an end of the attacks.
CPT amplifies voices of communities and individuals in their struggle for a violence- and oppression-free society and political sphere. We partner with Kurdish and international organizations, journalists and civil society activists. We work to raise awareness within local and international communities about the human rights issues the inhabitants of Iraqi Kurdistan face, and to tell stories of the non-violence movement in Iraq’s Kurdish north.
CPT has had a presence in Iraqi Kurdistan since 2006 following a four year presence in Baghdad and other parts of Iraq. Past work focused on the security of the Iraqi people and their struggle for peace in the midst of war and ongoing occupation.
Through the Looking Glass
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Report: "Disrupted Lives: the effects of cross-border attacks"
Disrupted Lives: the effects of cross-border attacks by Turkey and Iran on Kurdish villages, documents the impact of cross-border attacks in northeastern Iraqi Kurdistan’s Pshdar district. The attacks have caused civilian injuries and deaths, destruction of homes, livestock and crops, and contamination of land, water, and air. The report also shows how ongoing military operations threaten the very existence of the villages and jeopardize an important part of Kurdish national identity. Data for the report comes from interviews and observations conducted by Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT), from local Kurdish media sources, and from three reports released in 2011.
Read the Full Report: English | Kurdish
CPT Iraqi Kurdistan Blog
Reports on events and profiles of local peacemakers.... [MORE]
Profiles of Courage
- Shanga Rahim Karim
- Mullah Kameron Ali Khwarham
- Aram Jamal Sabir
- Khalid Qadir Mohammed
- Taban, Arke Saru
- Mahmud, Kanispi
CPTnet Stories
Events
| Title | Start: | End: |
|---|---|---|
| Iraqi Kurdistan delegation - German language only | Sat, 05/25/2013 | Sat, 06/08/2013 |
| Iraqi Kurdistan delegation | Sat, 09/14/2013 | Sat, 09/28/2013 |