Basra Subcommittee of the Electoral Awareness Forum Holds Expanded Meeting to Discuss the Implementation of the Transparency and Democracy Alliance Project

Basra – Wednesday, 28 May 2025

The Subcommittee of the Electoral Awareness Forum in Basra held an expanded meeting on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, at the meeting hall of the Oil Cultural Center. The event was organized in coordination with a representative of the EIN Network for Election Monitoring and Democracy, with the participation of the Basra Office of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) and members of the subcommittee.

The meeting was part of the preparations to implement the Transparency and Democracy Alliance and Election Monitoring Project, which aims to enhance electoral awareness and empower community participation in the democratic process. Mr. Falah Al-Amiri, the EIN Network Coordinator in Basra, presented a detailed overview of the project, highlighting its objectives and implementation steps—particularly the organization of six electoral awareness forums across the province.

These forums will target a diverse range of social groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, media representatives, religious leaders, academics, and political entities, and will be managed by coordinators from the three networks: Tammuz, Shams, and EIN, during the month of June.

Additionally, coordinators from the EIN Network took part in a workshop held by the IHEC Basra Office, which focused on the latest updates regarding the electoral process, nomination mechanisms, and voting procedures, as part of the ongoing preparations for the 2025 Iraqi Council of Representatives elections.

This collaboration reflects the joint efforts of the Independent High Electoral Commission and civil society organizations to promote transparency, expand civic participation, and ensure the integrity and credibility of the upcoming elections.