After years away from Raqqa during Daesh’s control, Ahmad has returned to a seasonal tradition he knows well: collecting truffles with friends. This work now helps him earn a modest income and reconnect with the life he once knew.
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The Global Coalition against Daesh is a unique partnership of 90 governments and institutions working to degrade and defeat Daesh. العربية @CoalitionAR
- Ali Walid helps victims file complaints against Daesh members and document cases through the legal system. His work raises legal awareness and helps hold Daesh members accountable for their crimes.
- Ghanem’s relationship with his neighbours and the wider community help him to keep going in Homs despite past hardships. To him, community is part of the city's identity.
- QRD’s trainings develop practical skills that returnees can use to create home-based income opportunities in Hajin.
- After years of brutal repression under Daesh, women in Baqubah are now able to drive freely again. Hawra fought against restrictions imposed by Daesh by training women to drive, helping them regain their freedom and independence.
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📍in Hague 🇳🇱, the IIJ convened an Operational Dialogue on International Judicial Cooperation and Evidence Sharing in Counter-Terrorism Cases Involving Iraq, with the support of the 🇬🇧 @FCDOGovUK and in partnership with 🇮🇶’s National Centre for International Judicial Cooperation
- Pharmacist Nadia Dada opened her pharmacy near al-Naeem roundabout in Raqqa. Where once Daesh staged atrocities, today her work reflects normality and the return of women to public and professional life in the city.
- Upon return from al-Hol, Um Mohammed received sewing equipment and training through QRD, helping her work from home, support her family and rejoin the community.
- Muhammad is using solar installation skills gained through @Pel_CivilWaves training to build a source of income. His story shows how practical training can support livelihoods and local recovery.
00:00 - After losing members of her family during the years of Daesh violence, Um Shihab turned to the courts with support from volunteer lawyers, documenting what happened to her family to help ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
- After returning to rural Deir Ezzor, Jumaa turned to farming and livestock to rebuild daily life after displacement. His land now helps him provide for his family.
- Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating Eid al Adha across Syria and Iraq. Wishing communities a blessed holiday.
- Alaa returned to Jalawla after Daesh’s defeat and helped bring a city library back to life after years of closure and destruction. Today, it serves students and the wider community once again.
