Iraqi Al-Amal Association holds four dialogue sessions to discuss position papers in the governorates.

As part of the Democracy Promotion in Iraq project, with support from Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), four distinct dialogue sessions were held in the governorates of Anbar, Najaf, and Kirkuk. These sessions constituted an important practical step following the training on writing position papers.

These sessions provided a real space for young men and women to present their ideas and discuss various pressing issues, from the return of displaced persons and the challenges they face in Anbar, to the pollution of the Euphrates River and the accumulation of waste in Najaf, to the groundwater crisis in Kirkuk, to the opportunities of artificial intelligence in reducing youth unemployment, and to the struggle of female students with disabilities to assert their right to an inclusive university environment. The papers were transformed from written texts into rich, lively dialogues that engaged decision-makers, representatives of government institutions, civil society, and the media.

These meetings resulted in a set of important recommendations emphasizing the need to enhance coordination between official bodies and civil society, develop national plans to address pollution and environmental crises, adopt realistic initiatives to support displaced persons and people with disabilities, and explore modern solutions such as technology and artificial intelligence to address development challenges. The experience of dialogue based on solid position papers constitutes an effective tool for promoting community debate and influencing decision-making.