• Impacts of Persistent Internet Exposure on Child Development

    The concept of not owning a device that connects you to the rest of the world is foreign to this new generation. Isn’t it strange that those born before 2005 are the last generation to experience a time before the internet? It only took twenty years for the world to change the entire course of…

  • Seeding for Every Martyr and Every Newbordn

    Environmental Initiative in Qaladzy: Seeding for Every Martyr and Every Newborn 2026-07-15 | Kirkuknow | By: Sumaya Saleh Activities at the Razani Nursery are underway as part of a tree-planting initiative across the Qaladzeh district. A new environmental initiative in Qaladzy aims to restore green spaces while honoring the memories of martyrs and celebrating the…

  • At Mercy of Dust: Farmers Fear for Their Crops

    At Mercy of Dust: Farmers Fear for Their Crops 2026-07-01 | KIRKUKNOW | By: Bwar Qadir Sulaymaniyah, June 2026: An agricultural farm in Penjwen district. KirkukNow Farmers across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq KRI are increasingly battling dust storms that have become more frequent in recent years. The growing intensity of these storms has had…

  • Panel Discussion on Drug Use and Drug Dealing in the Garmyan Region

    ADWI organized a panel discussion addressing the growing situation of drug use and drug dealing in the Garmyan region, in collaboration with Garmyan Asayish and various official security and law enforcement bodies. The event was attended by representatives from multiple police departments, including the Garmyan Police Station, Civil Police, Parwezkhan Checkpoint Police, Khanaqin Police, Kifri…

  • Reclaiming Justice: 16 Days of Activism Against the Ja’afari Law

    Adwi shifts back focus on the amendment. through engaging experts and civil society in the must-have conversation, the Ja’afari law. Five months have passed since the personal status law amendment. The Ja’afari law is now in use in the Iraqi courts, apart from the Kurdistan region. Restricting financial rights, revoking custody, and the cherry on…

  • Child Rights Campaign

    Adwi Launches Year-Round Children’s Rights Campaign In June 2024, Adwi proudly announced the launch of its long-planned Children’s Rights Campaign, a vital step in safeguarding the rights of children throughout the year. This campaign was sparked by the recent crisis in Khanke camps, where the doors to education were abruptly closed for hundreds of children.…

  • Strengthening Resilience Among Kurdistan’s Farmers: Tackling Plastic Pollution and Climate Challenges

    In the heart of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, in Garmian’s wide lands. Farmers have long relied on plastic in agriculture to compete in an increasingly demanding market. Yet, many were unaware of the long-term environmental and health risks this practice posed. Many of them are illiterate and can not look for information, or haven’t…

  • Sustainable Agriculture and Recycling Solutions

    On 22 April 2025, Awareness and Development for Women and Children in Iraq (ADWI) organized a panel discussion at the Technical Institute of Kifri to mark World Earth Day. The event was held in collaboration with university professors, legal experts, and environmental specialists. The panel addressed key issues such as enhancing agricultural practices, minimizing environmental…

  • ADWI and Gasha Technical Institute Host Panel Discussion on Beauty Standards and Health for International Women’s Day

    On March 9, 2025, in celebration of International Women’s Day, the Awareness and Development for Women and Children in Iraq (ADWI), in collaboration with Gasha Technical Institute, held a panel discussion titled “Beauty Standards and Health.” The discussion focused on how modern beauty standards impact women’s mental and physical well-being, exploring issues of body image…

  • 8th of March: A Difficult International Women’s Day for Iraq

    This year, International Women’s Day in Iraq carries a different weight—one filled with anxiety and uncertainty for women and girls across the country. The recent passage of controversial amendments to Iraq’s Personal Status Law has sparked deep concern, raising serious questions about women’s rights, child marriage, and the broader rule of law. These amendments mean…

  • ADWI Roundtable Discussion on Child Rights and FGM in Ranya

    On February 6, 2025, in honor of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation the Awareness and Development for Women and Children in Iraq (ADWI) organized a roundtable discussion in the Ranya area to address the persistence of Female Genital Mutilation, despite its decline due to legal prohibitions and awareness campaigns. While…