Vision

Sustained positive peace in Iraq

Mission

Empowering Iraq’s diverse communities to achieve sustainable positive peace and equity through inclusive dialogue, non-violent conflict resolution, and grassroots initiatives, with a dedicated focus on women, youth and marginalised groups.

Strategic Pillars

UNSCR 2250: YOUTH PEACE AND SECURITY

The United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 focuses on five key actions: Participation, Protection, Prevention, Partnership, and Disengagement and Reintegration. These pillars promote a new narrative for young people in peacebuilding, ensuring legitimacy and accountability. This resolution is crucial in Iraq, where youth make up 68% of the population. SPF aims to implement UNSCR 2250 through strategic plans including establishing effective mechanisms for youth participation and implementing programs to institutionalise a culture of peace.

UNSCR 1325: WOMEN PEACE AND SECURITY

The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 addresses the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and girls, emphasising the need for their involvement in peace processes. SPF’s strategy includes actively involving women and girls in peacebuilding processes and building capacities of local officials on UNSCR 1325.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Restorative justice addresses systematic human rights violations, aiming for redress and transformation. In Iraq, decades of injustice necessitate urgent action. SPF’s approach includes encouraging stakeholders to learn from other countries’ truth-seeking processes.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY

Iraq faces severe environmental challenges due to climate change. SPF’s interventions focus on raising awareness about climate change and its impact on Iraq, and empowering local communities to design mitigation initiatives.

PREVENTION OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM

Iraq’s history of tensions and conflicts has made it susceptible to violent extremism. SPF’s prevention strategies include collaborating with the Office of National Security Advisory and empowering communities to prevent violent extremism.

PEACE JOURNALISM

Peace journalism explores conflict root causes to promote non-violent responses. SPF’s media team implements peace journalism through training youth and activists as citizen journalists.

Membership

SPF is an active member of the below coordination mechanisms and it is currently leading the Peace and Reconciliation Working Group in Iraq:

  • Peace and Coordination Working Group (PRWG)
  • Coalition for Just reparation (C4JR)
  • Women for Peace Network
  • Iraqi Civil Society Education Form
  • UNSCR2250 Alliance – Iraq
  • UNSCR2250 Alliance – MENA Region