User:Wikieditor933/Hanaa Edwar/Bibliography

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'Hanaa Edwar: A Defender of Human Rights & Freedom of Expression.'' Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative, 17 May 2017, https://www.iraqicivilsociety.org/archives/7101. Accessed 21 Oct. 2023.'''

The web article titled Hanaa Edwar: A defender of Human Rights & Freedom of Expression highlights the achievements of Iraqi women’s rights activist Hanaa Edwar. The article dives deep into Edwar’s life in women activism as well as some of her accomplishments she has achieved throughout the years. The article begins by mentioning Edwar’s non-profit organization the Al-Amal Association and the Civil Initiative for the Preservation of the Constitution which she helped co-found. The article also highlights Edwar’s work in numerous Iraqi civil organizations. I intend to use this source specifically for acknowledging her work with Iraqi civil society organizations in proposing different acts such as the Prevention of Discrimination Act. This article was published by the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative founded in 2009. The ICSSI works to enhance Iraqi society by promoting peace, nonviolence, and human rights. The ICSSI also seeks to bring Iraqi issues to global attention.

'Hanaa Edwar Selected as Human Rights Defender of the Month''. International Civil Society Action Network, 17 May 2017, https://icanpeacework.org/2017/05/hanaa-edwar-selected-human-rights-defender-may-2017/. Accessed 21 Oct. 2023'''

The web article titled Hanaa Edwar Selected as Human Rights Defender of the Month mostly highlights Edwar’s achievements as well as some her work in activism. The article explains that Edwar was selected as Human Right’s Defender of the Month due to her efforts to protect freedom of expression for women. This article was. published by the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN). The International Civil Society Action Network was founded in 2006 is an independent non-profit organization based in the U.S. ICAN strives to promote sustainable peace in countries greatly affected by violence while recognizing the role of women in peacebuilding. I intend to use this source to highlight some of the awards and achievements Edwar has received. My Wiki article has a section for awards, and I intend to include Edwar’s award of Human Rights Defender of the Month in order to add more information to the section.

'Iraqi Women Fight for Their Rights''. Euronews, 6 Jun. 2012, https://www.euronews.com/2012/06/06/iraqi-women-fight-for-their-rights. Accessed 21 Oct. 2023.'This source is a web news article titled Iraqi Women Fight for their Rights.'' In the news article, it provides some information about Edwar’s early life. The news article highlights that Edwar had joined the communist party during her studies at Baghdad University and joined numerous human rights organizations. It goes on to explain that Edwar had left for Berlin at age 26 to be an Iraqi representative for an International Women’s Rights Organization. After spending 10 years in Berlin, she was unable to return to Iraq due to Saddam Hussein’s regime and was forced to live in exile in Damascus, Syria. She would later officially establish her Al-Amal organization after returning to Iraq following the 2003 invasion. I intend to use this source to add  information about Edwar’s activism during her earlier years. This news article was published by Euronews, one of Europe’s leading sources of unfiltered international news.

'''Bechler, Rosemary. Fighting Iraq's new Taliban. openDemocracy, 7 Jun. 2006, https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/iraq_taliban_3624jsp/. Accessed 27 Oct. 2023.'''

The web article titled Fighting Iraq's new Taliban highlights the lack of women in positions of political power within the Iraqi government and how this issue correlates to the violation of women's human rights. The article explores this issue by explaining how women have lost seats in parliament and rarely have senior positions in places such as the Presidential Council. However, the few women who do hold positions of political power have been victims of violence in Iraq. The article goes on to mention Hanaa Edwar and her positions she has held during her years in activism. The article highlights her role as member of the Secretariat of the Iraqi Women's League form 1981-1998 and her humanitarian work alongside the UN in Erbil, Iraq during the 1990s. This source comes from a reliable author, Rosemary Bechler who holds a Cambridge doctorate and has served on the National Peace Council from 1995-96. The site, openDemocracy is based in London and is a news outlet dedicated to amplifying excluded voices through the use of investigative journalism. I intend to use this source to explore Edwar's past positions and her activist work.

'''Salbi, Zainab. A Glimpse of Hope From Iraq. HuffPost, 9 Dec. 2016, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/iraq-zainab-salbi_b_58486dc6e4b0f9723cffe9a3. Accessed 27 Oct. 2023.'''

This source is a web article titled A Glimpse of Hope From Iraq by Zainab Salbi and was published by HuffPost. In the article Salbi recounts her picturess childhood growing up in Iraq. However, that all changed after the US led 2003 invasion of Iraq. As a result of the invasion, her childhood home was completely destroyed and left in shambles. Salbi goes on to explain how over the pass 13 years, millions of Iraqi citizens have been either killed or have become refugees. However, Salbi emphasizes that there are still those in Iraq who work to bring hope in dark times. Hanaa Edwar is one of those people she mentions. Salbi emphasizes Edwar's work through her Al-Amal association which includes providing a safe-haven for Iraqi children. Zainab Salbi is the founder of Women for Women International and is known for her humanitarian efforts within the Middle East. This source was published by the news outlet HuffPost which was founded in 2005 with the mission of providing accessible news for people around the world. I Intend to use this source to explore more about Edwar's Al-Amal association.