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Freedom of the press and the media: their positive contribution to the structure of the political system in Iraq
November 13, 20257:00 p.m.
MADRID
Casa Árabe Auditorium (at Calle Alcalá, 62).
7:00 p.m.
Free entry until the event’s capacity is reached.
In Arabic, with simultaneous translation into Spanish.
Casa Árabe and the Iraqi Embassy in Spain are organizing this conference
in Madrid on Thursday, November 13, to discuss “Freedom of the press
and the media: their positive contribution to the structure of the
political system in Iraq. The impact of security and political stability
on development and economic prosperity.”
Over the past twenty-three years, journalism in Iraq has undergone a radical transformation. It has shifted from a State-controlled environment, dominated by the ruling political regime of the moment, to a space of press and media freedom under a democratic, pluralistic, federal system.
The press and media in Iraq have become a basic pillar for changing the Iraqi people’s way of thinking about politics, by adopting the standards of a free press while ensuring that the State does not restrict the freedom of journalists serving the interests of the nation and its citizens, provided that they maintain respect for decency and public conduct. Therefore, modern journalism in Iraq is considered one of the tools for democratic transformation and the transition from a totalitarian state to a state that believes in transparency, freedom and adherence to professional standards of journalism.
Iraq’s democratic political system guarantees freedom of the press and freedom of opinion through Article 38 of the Iraqi Constitution, which ensures journalists’ rights and freedom of opinion, as well as freedom of expression, provided that this freedom does not violate public order or morality compatible with the prevailing customs and traditions in Iraqi society.
With the participation of: Abdulkareem Al Gharrawi, president of the Iraqi Media Network; Sanaa Hadi, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Iraqi Media Network, and Islam Al Saadi, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Iraqi Media Network.
The press and media in Iraq have become a basic pillar for changing the Iraqi people’s way of thinking about politics, by adopting the standards of a free press while ensuring that the State does not restrict the freedom of journalists serving the interests of the nation and its citizens, provided that they maintain respect for decency and public conduct. Therefore, modern journalism in Iraq is considered one of the tools for democratic transformation and the transition from a totalitarian state to a state that believes in transparency, freedom and adherence to professional standards of journalism.
Iraq’s democratic political system guarantees freedom of the press and freedom of opinion through Article 38 of the Iraqi Constitution, which ensures journalists’ rights and freedom of opinion, as well as freedom of expression, provided that this freedom does not violate public order or morality compatible with the prevailing customs and traditions in Iraqi society.
With the participation of: Abdulkareem Al Gharrawi, president of the Iraqi Media Network; Sanaa Hadi, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Iraqi Media Network, and Islam Al Saadi, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Iraqi Media Network.
Abdulkarim Al Gharrawi, who holds a degree in
Agricultural Sciences, has been President of the Iraqi Information
Network (Shabakat Al-I’lam Al-’Iraqi) since 2024. He began his career in
1996 as a broadcaster at the Radio and Television Directorate and Radio
Republic of Iraq, before joining the Iraqi Satellite Channel and the
Iraqi Information Network in 2003, where he has had an extensive career.
He has held positions such as Director of the News and Political
Programs Department, Director of Radio Republic of Iraq, Director of
Al-Iraqiya News Channel, and Network Advisor. He has also played roles
on committees dedicated to transparency and institutional planning,
gaining a foothold as a key figure in journalism and media management in
Iraq.
Sanaa Hadi Halatah has a degree in Fine Arts and is currently serving as Vice-President of the Iraqi Information Network’s Board of Trustees. Her career includes extensive experience in the audiovisual field, with a focus on directing radio programs, as well as editing, scriptwriting and content production. She has held positions of responsibility, including head of the Syriac Channel Department, and she participated in a leadership training course, strengthening her skills in management and communication. Her work within the Iraqi Information Network led her to join the Board of Trustees, where she actively contributes to designing media strategies and policies from a creative and professional standpoint.
Islam Al-Saadi holds bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communication from the University of Baghdad, where she is currently pursuing a doctorate in the same field. She serves as a member of the Iraqi Information Network’s Board of Trustees and has extensive experience in radio and television. She has been a host on the Al-Salam, Biladi and Al-Iraqiya stations, as well as producing and hosting social programs on Al-Furqan. Committed to humanitarian causes, she has collaborated with the Martyrs Foundation and various organizations supporting orphans, widows, and families of martyrs.
Sanaa Hadi Halatah has a degree in Fine Arts and is currently serving as Vice-President of the Iraqi Information Network’s Board of Trustees. Her career includes extensive experience in the audiovisual field, with a focus on directing radio programs, as well as editing, scriptwriting and content production. She has held positions of responsibility, including head of the Syriac Channel Department, and she participated in a leadership training course, strengthening her skills in management and communication. Her work within the Iraqi Information Network led her to join the Board of Trustees, where she actively contributes to designing media strategies and policies from a creative and professional standpoint.
Islam Al-Saadi holds bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communication from the University of Baghdad, where she is currently pursuing a doctorate in the same field. She serves as a member of the Iraqi Information Network’s Board of Trustees and has extensive experience in radio and television. She has been a host on the Al-Salam, Biladi and Al-Iraqiya stations, as well as producing and hosting social programs on Al-Furqan. Committed to humanitarian causes, she has collaborated with the Martyrs Foundation and various organizations supporting orphans, widows, and families of martyrs.