(A Study in Light of the 2005 Iraqi Constitution)

Abstract

The integration of human rights and democracy is a highly significant contemporary constitutional topic, directly linked to building a sustainable society based on respect for human dignity, the rule of law, and active participation in public affairs. This research aims to study the complementary relationship between human rights and democracy and demonstrate their role in achieving societal sustainability in light of the 2005 Constitution of the Republic of Iraq. This is achieved through an analysis of the conceptual and legal foundations of each, and by highlighting the interrelationships and mutual influence between them. The research also addresses the constitutional basis for protecting human rights and enshrining democratic principles in the Iraqi Constitution, and the extent to which this contributes to strengthening the political, social, and economic dimensions of sustainable development. The study also examines the most prominent challenges facing the practical application of rights, freedoms, and democratic practices in Iraq, and their impact on achieving stability, development, and social justice. The research concludes that building a sustainable society can only be achieved by guaranteeing respect for human rights and consolidating democracy as an integrated system. Rights and freedoms contribute to empowering individuals, while democracy provides the necessary institutional mechanisms to protect them and ensure their effective exercise. This, in turn, positively impacts societal stability and progress, and contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.