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The Syrian Uprising and Iraq: Returnees, Refugees and Revolutionaries (NCCI, 1 May 2012) NEW!

The death toll of the Syrian Uprising to date is nearly four times greater than that of all of the other Arab Springs combined except Libya – some 11,000 dead in total. Furthermore throughout the Uprising's first year both the rates of violent deaths in Syria, and in parallel refugee displacement therefrom, have been accelerating sharply. Monthly figures of Syrians killed by violence doubled in each of four consecutive periods reaching 2,000 per month by March 2012. The rate of displacement has accelerated in parallel, doubling in the last two months the number reached in the previous ten. In mid-April 2012 UNHCR reported that the number of Syrian refugees in Syria's four neighbors stands at 55,000 registered. A further 200,000 or more Syrians have been displaced within their own country. Given Iraq's own recent and incomplete immergence from insurgency, terrorism and civil war, it is unsurprising that the first waves of refugees have chosen and continue to prefer to go to Syria's other three neighbors (Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon). Read more...

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Environmental Contaminants from War Remnants in Iraq – NCCI – June 2011

NCCI’s brief provides an overview of what appear to be widespread, and often lethal, health effects from war contaminants in Iraq, namely Depleted Uranium (DU). Clearing DU-contaminated war remnants from areas across Iraq, as well as providing support to Iraqi victims of DU contamination, are critical issues for rebuilding this war-torn nation. NCCI published this paper with information and eye-witness testimony from doctors, researchers, NGOs leaders, and activists in the field who are struggling to respond to Iraq’s ostensibly growing health crisis and raise the international community’s awareness concerning apparent Iraqi DU victims’ plight.

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NCCI Updates:

On the 23^rd of February 2012, the Iraqi Parliament passed a Counter-Trafficking in Persons Law. To obtain an Arabic version click here... and an unofficial English translation by NCCI click here... NCCI invites all of its members, interested NGOs, UN Agencies, International Organizations and individuals working in the legal field to join a debate about the various articles of the new law in comparison with similar laws in other Arab countries in light of the Palermo Protocol. The aim of the debate is to further highlight the problem, provide a comprehensive view in regard to the newly issued law, bridge any gaps that might exist and raise the public awareness about this hideous crime. You can share your views and input by sending it in PDF format to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Photo Exhibition and World Tour: 'Witnesses to Iraq’

In light of key donors' waning support for humanitarian operations in Iraq, as highlighted in the recent policy paper ‘Fallen off the Agenda? More and Better Aid Needed for Iraq Recovery' (Mercy Corps and NCCI), NCCI has organised the world tour of a travelling photo exhibition which aims to bring a visual representation of present day Iraq to the international community. Titled 'Witnesses to Iraq,' this visual campaign highlights the reality that Iraq is a country still very much in need of support--and that with adequate support, Iraq may very well achieve recovery.

This exhibition includes 50 images taken by Iraqi photojournalists. Many of these photographs show the harsh and vulnerable conditions that most Iraqis continue to live in today. Some images portray the ongoing violence and disrespect for human life in everyday Iraq. Yet a majority of the images remind us of Iraq's rich legacy and enormous potential. 'Witnesses to Iraq' will tour among key locations around the globe in order to raise awareness that Iraq crucially needs the world's support.

Iraq Governorate Profiles:

NCCI has launched a research initiative to create an in-depth profile for each of Iraq’s 18 governorates. Each profile provides unique, useful information for humanitarian workers in/for Iraq, including relevant history, Provincial Council contacts, a humanitarian overview, and cultural information that is specific to each governorate. Every week, a new governorate profile draft will be published on the NCCI website for your viewing. If you have suggestions, comments, or additional sources for inclusion in a particular governorate profile, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .