Diaspora is the scattering of people, cultures, and languages. It is the spreading of something that was originally localized.
In my research, I mostly came across charity organizations located outside Iraq but are devoted to Iraqi citizens.Two of the sites that I have chosen are related to such matters. But the third one is a blog which includes articles, news, and thoughts created and submitted by Iraqis.
Iraqi Association. Web. 15 Oct. 2010. <http://www.iraqiassociation.org/index.html>.
Iraqi Association is located in the United Kingdom, and it is a charity organization that aims to not only offer help for Iraqis in the United Kingdom, but is also linked to Iraq and it’s citizens. The Iraqi Association stresses on significant issues and happenings that are linked to Iraqi communities in the United Kingdom and the British public. It also is in contact with the media and the press in order to have clear up to date movements that are relevant to their clients and members.
The association’s goals and missions is to help Iraqis settle down and feel acquainted to their surrounding in the United Kingdom, and they are as well as responsible for holding many charity events. In addition, they aim to help Iraqis integrate in the United Kingdom with rights to express their cultural identities.
Organization of Woman's Freedom in Iraq. Web. 15 Oct. 2010. <http://www.equalityiniraq.com/about-us>.
Independent Women’s organization (IWO) was formed on 8th of March 1992 in North of Iraq with the efforts of volunteering individuals. Since then, women sheltering services began to be provided. These include armed protection, safe dwelling and legal services. Strengthen international solidarity for the support of women’s movement in Iraq in their struggle against Islamist influenced male violence. They provide the women’s shelter with financial support necessary for the survival of desperate women. Boost Women’s aspirations in gaining freedom and equality with their fellow men. In addition the IWO seeks the support and cooperation of all organizations that are involved in developing women’s status worldwide.
Iraqi Blog Count. Web. 15 Oct. 2010. http://iraqblogcount.blogspot.com/2005/12/shalash-il-3iraqi.html.
Iraqi Blog Count is an Iraqi Blog, which allows anyone to Blog and submits personal ideas, articles, and thoughts specifically about Iraq and the Iraqi history, be it art, politics, or economy. The Blog is offered in both English and Arabic languages.
Commenting on the Iraqi association website, I say that Internet seems to me a much freer medium that all other media like the newspaper, books, and TV cannot follow its development speed. All other media usually pass through complex regulations of distributing companies and law makers, filtered or watched by regulators too. Internet is giving the chance for communities to gather up and I see that the powerful effect that this has on societies may change the internet into a battle field or even make it change the whole world. It gives people of the same views the chance to connect and gather up to do and say what they would not have been able to do or say.
ReplyDeleteFirstly I found it interesting how you posted two different websites which however address the iraqi diaspora but still address two different aspects of it. For example in the first website discusses a Iraqi association located in the UK while the second one focuses on Iraqi women and their needs.
ReplyDeleteI do however like the second post the most because it is becoming more and more of a heated topic in the recent times; and it interests me greatly to stay informed on news that influences women. Women should be able to speak out and defend themselves and have opinions of their own for we are not lesser human beings but we are just as equal as men!
Thanks love!
Rawan
I think the second website that you chose is astounding because as I picked websites that related to my Diaspora in general, you opted for a rather specific one. I believe it is obligatory for such websites to help women all around the world. It is quite astonishing that such an issue is not addressed in many countries. For instance, I believe when I was researching I didn’t come across any website that covered any social issue for that matter. I hope we can use this medium to create awareness concerning such issues.
ReplyDeleteReetu Sukhramani
First, I have to say its pretty cool how we both ended up with the same website 'Iraqi Association'.
ReplyDeleteBeing that you and I are both Iraqi, and although (thankfully) we have not experienced such unfortunate events as many of our people have, it still is comforting to know that such an organization takes place in Europe. It is understandable that charity and communities would start up in the Middle East to try and help neighborhood countries, but in England? or countries that have famously been known for their views of Eurocentrism.. this inspires me, care does exist, help is offered, and some of our people Do have a place to go.
Suzanne Darkan.