Building Skills, Confidence, and New Beginnings
Through SEED’s Skills for Life program in Halabja, young people are building technical skills, confidence, and pathways to employment and entrepreneurship.
When Smuggling Becomes Trafficking: Understanding the Difference Could Save Lives
Not every person smuggled is a victim of trafficking, but many trafficking victims began their journey with a smuggler. Around the world, millions of people leave their homes each year in search of safety or a better future. Some flee…
Five Lessons for Building a More Prosperous Kurdistan—Together
Gender equality isn't just about rights — it's about economics, institutional strength, and long-term resilience. Five lessons from international experience and Kurdistan's own journey toward women's economic participation and inclusive growth.
Ministry of Transport and Communications and SEED Advocate to Strengthen the Kurdistan Region’s Response to Online Violence
Kurdish Ministry of Transport and Communications and SEED Advocate to Strengthen the Kurdistan Region’s Response to Online Violence Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq — December, 2025 : His Excellency Ano Jawhar, Minister of Transport and…
Joint Statement on the Tragic Murder of Dr. Sana Kamal and Her Family
Together, the NGOs below express our deep sadness and horror at the brutal murders of Dr. Sana Kamal, Dr. Sanaria Kamal, Sabahat Zahir, and Mamosta Kamal Koyee this past weekend. This heinous act of violence, perpetrated by the husband of…
Weaving the Fabric of a Healthy Family
The HFSC program helps teens rebuild family bonds post-conflict. Muneer, Sarmat, and Adam share how it strengthened their relationships with their fathers.
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, SEED urges ethical reporting to protect survivors, prevent harm, and ensure dignified storytelling.
SEED Statement on the Passage of the Amendment to the Iraqi Personal Status Law No. 188 of 1959
SEED urges Iraq’s leaders to repeal the amendment to the Personal Status Law, warning it threatens women's and children's rights and shifts Iraq toward sectarian legal codes.
SEED and JiG Launch Pocket Guide for Ethical Reporting on GBV Survivors
On World News Day, SEED and JiG launch a pocket guide to support ethical reporting on GBV survivors, helping media practitioners across Iraq and Kurdistan.
Mental Health in Post-Conflict Kurdistan
Mental health challenges in conflict-affected regions remain critical. SEED works to fill service gaps, train professionals, and advocate for stronger standards in Kurdistan, ensuring quality mental health care for affected populations.
Safer Internet Day 2025: Keeping Kids Safe Today and Beyond
Download Tip Sheet Safer Internet Day 2025: Keeping Kids Safe Today and Beyond February 11, 2025 This Safer Internet Day, SEED calls on all members of society to take action and help protect children from online dangers. We’re sharing key…
Refreshing Our Brand: A New Logo & Name
Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. In 2014, SEED began its journey with a mission to protect, empower, and support survivors of violence and those at risk. Over the past decade, we have invested in people, strengthening…
Iraq at a Critical Juncture: Proposed Amendment to the Personal Status Law and What It Means for the Kurdistan Region
Photo Credit: Contributed by Coalition 188 Iraq at a Critical Juncture: Proposed Amendment to the Personal Status Law and What It Means for the Kurdistan Region By: Tanya Gilly Khailany As a Kurdish woman with family roots extending deep…
SEED Statement on the Proposed Amendments to the Iraqi Personal Status Law no 188 of 1959
Erbil, Iraq – August 8, 2024: SEED Foundation expresses serious concerns pertaining to the recent efforts in the Iraqi Council of Representatives (COR) to amend the Iraqi Personal Status Law No. 188 of 1959. SEED views these amendments as…
Winner of first Anti-trafficking Hackathon in Kurdistan
Announced by SEED Foundation and University of Kurdistan Hewlêr July 30, 2024 – Erbil, Iraq: Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, SEED Foundation and the University of Kurdistan Hêwler’s (UKH) Center for Peace and…
Anti-Trafficking Hackathon
Join us in our mission to combat human trafficking in the Kurdistan Region through innovation and collaboration! The first Anti-Trafficking Hackathon in the region, hosted by SEED Foundation and the University of Kurdistan, Hewlêr (UKH)’s…
World Day Against Child Labor
Arabic Kurdish World Day Against Child Labor To protect Iraq’s children, we must eradicate the worst forms of child labor Erbil, Iraq – June 12, 2024: Twenty-five years ago, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted Convention…
Between Books and Street-Smarts: Ethics of Journalism in Iraq and Kurdistan
The media — including newspapers, television, radio, websites, and social media, through which we are exposed to or consume information from — represents a critical and powerful sphere of influence that underpins the norms, ideas, and…
Social Work and the Professional Identity
PRESS RELEASE Kurdistan’s First International Conference: Social Work and the Professional Identity Recognising the Importance of Social Work to Help Build a Brighter Future for All April 29-30, 2024 – Sulaimani, Iraq: The University of…