IOM Iraq Press Briefing Notes

IOM,Italy Broaden Stabilization Efforts for Conflict-Affected Communities in Iraq
22 December, 2017
IOM,Italy Broaden Stabilization Efforts for Conflict-Affected Communities in Iraq

Iraq – After the end of the successful first phase of the IOM Iraq - Italian Government partnership to strengthen community stabilization initiatives in Diyala Governorate (between August 2016 to November 2017), a new project has been launched to support the psychosocial well-being of vulnerable displaced women in Dohuk and Ninewa governorates.
Germany Assists UN Migration Agency’s Humanitarian Operations in Iraq as Winter Advances
19 December, 2017
Germany Assists UN Migration Agency’s Humanitarian Operations in Iraq as Winter Advances

Iraq – As the winter temperatures continue to drop in Iraq and nearly 2.9 million people are still living in displacement across the country, the Government of Germany has extended its partnership with IOM Iraq by injecting another 7 million euros to address the urgent humanitarian needs of those who remain internally displaced.
Our Right of Passage Should be Safe Migration, Not Leaky Boats
18 December, 2017
Our Right of Passage Should be Safe Migration, Not Leaky Boats

By William Lacy Swing

Geneva — “I’m a migrant, but didn't have to risk my life on a leaky boat or pay traffickers. Safe migration cannot be limited to the global elite.”   Thus spoke United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in September 2017.
UN Migration Agency Publishes Assessment on Displacement and Returns in Iraq
12 December, 2017
UN Migration Agency Publishes Assessment on Displacement and Returns in Iraq

Erbil – As the Iraqi Government celebrated its final victory over ISIL this week, IOM, the UN Migration Agency, released a new study, which shows that 90 per cent of displaced Iraqis are determined to return home. This is similar to the long-term intentions recorded in 2016. 
IOM Equips Mosul Hospital with a Half-million Dollar Donation
21 November, 2017
IOM Equips Mosul Hospital with a Half-million Dollar Donation

Mosul – To strengthen government-run health facilities in the wake of the Mosul crisis, IOM Iraq has donated medical equipment and supplies valued at approximately USD 500,000 to Al-Salam Teaching Hospital in east Mosul.

The equipment was funded by the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) and the Government of Kuwait.
IOM Iraq Provides Medical Assistance to Earthquake-Affected Families
14 November, 2017
IOM Iraq Provides Medical Assistance to Earthquake-Affected Families

Sulaymaniyah – On Monday, 13 November an IOM Iraq Mobile Medical Team arrived in Kani Bardina village, Warmawa district, to provide medical assistance to families, following an earthquake of 7.3 on the Richter scale the previous evening, which struck 32 kilometres from the city of Halabja in the governorate of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
UN Migration Agency Provides Medical Care to Newly Displaced Persons from West Anbar
03 November, 2017
UN Migration Agency Provides Medical Care to Newly Displaced Persons from West Anbar

West Anbar – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, medical teams are providing assistance to nearly 1,000 primary health care beneficiaries, including displaced persons, returnees and host communities, per week in Anbar Governorate.
IOM Community Centres Engage Iraq’s Displaced, Returnees and Host Communities in Peacebuilding
18 October, 2017
IOM Community Centres Engage Iraq’s Displaced, Returnees and Host Communities in Peacebuilding

Erbil – As Iraq recovers from years of conflict and widespread displacement, support is required not only to repair damaged physical infrastructure, but also to strengthen social relations.