Workshop on Christianity in Southern Mesopotamia and Migration Challenges

As part of the Project to Enhance the Rights of Iraqi Minorities, implemented in partnership with the Alliance of Iraqi Minorities Network (AIM) and supported by Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), Larsa Organization organized a workshop in Basra titled: “Christianity in Southern Mesopotamia: Are There Signs of Hope?”

The session was presented by His Grace Archbishop Habib Hermiz, Archbishop of Basra and the South for the Chaldean Church. He introduced key themes from his 2015 book The History of Christianity in Southern Mesopotamia and shared insights from his essay An Analytical View of the Migration Problem, addressing the alarming trend of Christian emigration from Iraq.

The workshop brought together civil society organizations, academics, activists, politicians, and media representatives, fostering dialogue on the challenges facing Christian minorities and the broader need for equality, coexistence, and citizenship rights.

Through this event, Larsa Organization continues its commitment to promoting minority rights, interfaith dialogue, and social cohesion in Iraq.