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"Migrants, IDPs and returnees can face particular challenges in accessing health care; they must be fully considered in the response to this pandemic. COVID-19
does not discriminate and nor should our response, if it is to succeed."
Read more
According to a study by the Iraqi Ministry of Health, suicide is slowly on the rise in Iraq — especially in displaced and returnee communities. Our recent story sheds light on the challenges linked to this issue, and efforts to improve suicide prevention in the country. Read more
In recent years, water scarcity in Basra's al-Qurna district affected its population of 100,000, led to the displacement of over 100 families and affected agriculture and livestock businesses. With support from Qatar Charity, IOM Iraq will rehabilitate al-Qurna's water treatment plant. Watch the video
"In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, we are all vulnerable. The virus has shown that it does not discriminate - but many refugees, those forcibly displaced, the stateless and migrants are at heightened risk." Read more
An unusually powerful storm swept through the Middle East, bringing torrential rains that caused flooding in parts of northern and eastern Iraq on 18 March. IOM Iraq organized a distribution of non-food item (NFI) kits to affected families in Mosul. The kits include blankets, kitchen sets, jerry cans, hygiene kits and plastic sheets. Informational material about managing the spread of the Coronavirus was included with each NFI kit. Read more
Thousands of families were displaced from Anbar Governorate between 2014 and 2016. A new study by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Iraq analyses the responses of six communities in Falluja district of Anbar governorate to the return of displaced community members with perceived affiliation. Read more
“I used to watch my friends knit and I loved it; I wished that I could do it like them. Recently, I heard that IOM Iraq had announced courses in knitting and I decided to enroll to learn the basics,” said Nisreen. Read more
IOM Iraq implemented a Cash for Work tent replacement project in the Jad’ah camp for IDPs, Ninewa Governorate. Watch the video
IOM Iraq Highlights
Fatima and 10 other female students are learning hairdressing and cosmetics skills, as part of the Training and Mentoring project for Women's Empowerment in Basra. Read more
Latest data on displacement and returns in Iraq
(29 February 2020)
IOM in Media
Akhbar Al Iraq: IOM prepared a study on the return of IDPs in Iraq Media contacts: For media inquiries and other information, please contact IOM Iraq Public Information
This email was sent to [email protected]
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International Organization for Migration - Iraq · Main Office in Baghdad - UNAMI Compound DIWAN 2 · International
Zone · Baghdad 00000 · Iraq
March 2020
"Migrants, IDPs and returnees can face particular challenges in accessing health care; they must be fully considered in the response to this pandemic. COVID-19
does not discriminate and nor should our response, if it is to succeed."
Read more
According to a study by the Iraqi Ministry of Health, suicide is slowly on the rise in Iraq — especially in displaced and returnee communities. Our recent story sheds light on the challenges linked to this issue, and efforts to improve suicide prevention in the country. Read more
In recent years, water scarcity in Basra's al-Qurna district affected its population of 100,000, led to the displacement of over 100 families and affected agriculture and livestock businesses. With support from Qatar Charity, IOM Iraq will rehabilitate
"In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, we are all vulnerable. The virus has shown that it does not discriminate - but many refugees, those forcibly displaced, the stateless and migrants are at heightened risk." Read more
al-Qurna's water treatment plant. Watch the video
An unusually powerful storm swept through the Middle East, bringing torrential rains that caused flooding in parts of northern and eastern Iraq on 18 March. IOM Iraq organized a distribution of non-food item (NFI) kits to affected families in Mosul. The kits include blankets, kitchen sets, jerry cans, hygiene kits and plastic sheets. Informational material about
Thousands of families were displaced from Anbar Governorate between 2014 and 2016. A new study by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Iraq analyses the responses of six communities in Falluja district of Anbar governorate to the return of displaced community members with perceived affiliation. Read more
managing the spread of the Coronavirus was included with each NFI kit. Read more
“I used to watch my friends knit and I loved it; I wished that I could do it like them. Recently, I heard that IOM Iraq had announced courses in knitting and I decided to enroll to learn the basics,” said Nisreen. Read more
IOM Iraq implemented a Cash for Work tent replacement project in the Jad’ah camp for IDPs, Ninewa Governorate. Watch the video
IOM Iraq Highlights
Fatima and 10 other female students are learning hairdressing and cosmetics skills, as part of the Training and Mentoring project for Women's Empowerment in Basra. Read more
Latest data on displacement and returns in Iraq
(29 February 2020)
IOM in Media
Akhbar Al Iraq: IOM prepared a study on the return of IDPs in Iraq Media contacts: For media inquiries and other information, please contact IOM Iraq Public Information
This email was sent to [email protected]
why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
International Organization for Migration - Iraq · Main Office in Baghdad - UNAMI Compound DIWAN 2 · International
Zone · Baghdad 00000 · Iraq
