Jummar Media

Jummar is an independent Iraqi media platform that seeks to pave the way for creative and ethical journalism in and about Iraq. Jummar cares about people as well as places, challenging media coverage's common focus on Iraqi capital and urban centers, like Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and more. Jummar cares about the major issues as well as those that affect Iraqi’s everyday lives. Jummar asks the questions that preoccupy Iraqis, scrutinizing and analyzing the answers to these questions, relying first and foremost on its network of young journalists across Iraq. Just as the word Jummar literally means “the heart - or inner core - of the date palm tree”, our website offers journalism for and from the community, addressing the issues of its marginalized groups and highlighting their stories. Jummar aims to cover the stories of women, gendered and minoritized communities, people with physical and mental disabilities, and others in a way that defy narratives which portray them only as victims. We are particularly concerned with the issues of youth and the environment, as these are the foundation of Iraq’s future. Among the pillars of Jummar are: independence, accuracy in the production of its content, transparency, creativity and accessibility, support for journalists as well as partnership and cooperation.