About the Collective

The Iraqi Social Progress Collective is a grassroots mutual aid network for queer Iraqis and questioning people inside Iraq. We exist because our community needs practical information, safe spaces to connect, and solidarity that comes from people who understand the reality of being queer in Iraq.

We share health information, digital safety guidance, and community resources. Everything we do is built around trust, privacy, and harm reduction.

Our Principles

• Mutual aid, not charity. We are peers helping peers. No one here is above or below anyone else. We share what we know so that others can benefit, and we learn from each other.
• Privacy-first. We do not track visitors. We do not use cookies or analytics. We do not collect personal information. Every decision we make prioritizes the safety of the people who use this site.
• Made by Iraqis, for Iraqis. This project is created by people who live or have lived the Iraqi queer experience. Our information is written with Iraqi realities in mind — not imported from Western contexts without adaptation.
• Not affiliated with any government or party. We are independent. We have no ties to any political party, government body, NGO, or foreign organization. Our loyalty is to our community alone.

What We Are NOT

It is important to be honest about our limits. The collective is:

• Not a charity. We do not distribute funds or material aid. We are a peer network that shares information and community support.
• Not a media outlet. We are not journalists. We share curated information and community-written guides, not news coverage.
• Not asylum-seeking assistance. We cannot help with asylum applications, legal cases, or relocation. If you need that kind of help, please seek out organizations that specialize in refugee and asylum support.
• Not a substitute for a doctor. Our health guides are harm-reduction information, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified medical professional when possible, especially regarding hormone therapy or mental health treatment.

How the Collective Is Structured

There is no headquarters. There is no president. The collective is loose, distributed, and built on an encrypted backbone.

We coordinate through encrypted messaging. Our contributors are anonymous or pseudonymous. Our website is static and minimal by design — it loads fast, leaves no trace, and does not depend on third-party services.

This structure is intentional. In a context where visibility can be dangerous, decentralization is not just a philosophy — it is a safety measure.

Built by queer Iraqis and friends of Iraq.