About Us
Dar Al-Salam Center for Counseling and Reform
We reform... for a safe and tolerant Iraq
A leading national center concerned with monitoring and vigilance, rehabilitation and integration, and strengthening community security.
Our Objectives
- 1Serving as an early warning system to identify various societal phenomena that may pose a threat to Iraqi national security, and determining appropriate responses to address them.
- 2Strengthening efforts to combat violent extremism and terrorism ideologies within Iraqi correctional facilities, and rehabilitating those convicted in terrorism cases.
- 3Enhancing the rehabilitation efforts for targeted groups of Iraqis returning from conflict zones, including women and children, within dedicated reception and rehabilitation centers.
- 4Reintegrating beneficiaries of rehabilitation programs into society in a manner that achieves social cohesion and prevents the creation of new incubators for violent extremism.
- 5Contributing to the strengthening of national efforts related to combating violent extremist groups, preventing ideologies that incite violence and terrorism, promoting the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence, reinforcing national belonging, and building sustainable security.
Our Vision
Rehabilitating and reintegrating returnees from conflict zones, as well as inmates and detainees convicted in terrorism cases, through a participatory approach that promotes the values of citizenship and human rights, respects the right to diversity and difference, and fosters tolerance, moderation, the preservation of human dignity, social cohesion, and sustainable security.
Our Approach
We work according to three interconnected pillars
1
Counseling
Individual and group guidance for beneficiaries regarding their beliefs, problems, and vision for the future
2
Reform
- •Psychological and social support
- •Identity development and self-building
- •Legal and intellectual framing
- •Preparation for integration
3
Integration
- •Individual follow-up
- •Professional empowerment
- •Community accompaniment to ensure a safe return to normal life
Our Work Areas
The main tasks of the center include:
Policy Development and Coordination
Developing national strategies and work plans, and coordinating with national and international partners
Identifying Training Needs
Identifying training needs for institutions and work teams
Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring the implementation and evaluation of psychological/social support programs, legal and intellectual framing, economic empowerment, and capacity building
Community Integration
Supporting community reconciliation paths and awareness campaigns to enhance social acceptance and provide a safe and balanced environment
Monitoring and Follow-up
Monitoring and analyzing risks and behaviors, and designing appropriate responses
Our Partnerships
National Partners
All civil, security, intelligence, military state institutions, local governments, independent bodies, Kurdistan Regional Government, civil society organizations, and national experts in relevant fields
International Partners
UN agencies and international organizations operating in Iraq, and international centers and experts in rehabilitation and integration
Our Identity
Ishtar Gate
Protection, Strength, and Openness to the Future
The Circle
Harmony and Continuity of Work
The Torch
Light of Awareness, Counseling, and Reform
A blend that reflects the depth of civilization and the spirit of contemporary peace
Call for Partnership
Dar Al-Salam Center invites national and international institutions to support a pioneering Iraqi model for rehabilitation and integration, and to contribute to establishing stability and sustainable development