The Iraqi coalition was established in 2009 and consists of a group of educational civil society organizations, a number of teachers' unions and attorneys.
The formation of the coalition is an important step in reminding the Iraqi government, governorate councils and officials and education stakeholders in the need to advance the status of education in Iraq, provide education for all in light of war, displacement and poverty, particularly among girls and people with disability and support initiatives that focus on educational issues.
The Iraqi coalition emphasizes the importance of investing in education by lobbying the government to increase basic education allocations in the public budget, improve the salaries of teachers and cancel school fees that prevent numerous children from enrollment. The Iraqi coalition also focuses on prompting international organizations and donors to fulfill their obligations and uphold international conventions to advance the status of education worldwide and adopt policies that support education for all.