IMPORTANT MESSAGE from the Iraqi committee to internationals
de parte de
"Martina Pignatti M."
on 2013-08-01 00:49
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
***
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