Dear all,
this message was written for us by the ISF organizing committee on
July 29. We discussed it today during the chat, you'll read more
when I compile the minutes. Anyway our Iraqi friends really expect a
significant international delegation. I invite you all to
register asap through this form http://www.iraqicivilsociety.org/registration-form-iraqi-social-forum-2013
after reading the ISF message which follows.
Best
Martina
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Dear friends
In the beginning, we would like to thank you and appreciate you for
the support you are giving us. Your support is highly appreciated to
engage and interact with civil society in Iraq. We are pleased to
incorporate with you to hold the Iraqi first social forum to be a
playground for dialogue and exchange of ideas and experience. This
forum will engage all the spectrums of Iraqi people.
Dear friends, it is obvious that the deterioration of security led
to the murdering of tens of civilians and security forces. This
situation was reflected in your position from participation in the
forum activities at the end of September 2013. The organizing
committee in Baghdad was kind of disappointed about your decision.
We are here would like to affirm that the situation here is not as
terrifying as it seems in news. Life is going on here actively and
naturally.
The holding of the Iraqi forum and the international and national
participation has a positive impact on the crisis in this country.
The holding of this forum is a great support to the activities of
the civil society in Iraq. That is seeking to have a pioneering role
to solve the urgent problems in Iraq. This forum gives a great
addition to stand against the political conflict that is taking
place in Iraq. This current political tension has affected
negatively the security, living condition for most of Iraqi people.
Therefore, in order for us to have a great rile to organize varies
issues in our country and amend the general policies of the state,
we invite you to participate in this forum. Additionally, organizing
activities along the days of the forum. In order to convey the hope
and aspiration of all Iraqis, and to see the dedication and love of
Iraqis for life. In the meantime, we found the place for holding the
forum and did coordinate with the local facilities to facilitate the
process of holding it.
Once again, we thank you and wish you come to Baghdad, the land of
peace, and for a better Iraq.
Preparatory Committee for the Iraqi Social Forum
Baghdad, July 29, 2013