Special Reports

IOM Iraq: Special Report on Christian Displacement - Update

IOM monitors have tracked the needs and movements of Christian families displaced in the aftermath of the Oct. 31st, 2010 attack on Saidat al-Najat Church in Baghdad. Monitors report that significant numbers of these displaced families have returned or emigrated abroad during 2011 due to difficulty integrating in their places of displacement and continued fear for their safety.

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Mission in Iraq | 2003 - 2011

Iraq, enveloped in conflict and currently challenged by the harsh realities of post-war reconstruction, is a nation shaped by those who have endured these hardships for over two decades. Since the start of the conflict, Iraq has faced the largest displacement of people since World War II.

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Female Headed Households

Women continue to be among the most vulnerable demographics in Iraq and those who are worst affected by continued instability and displacement. Having endured divorce, separation, or bereavement, many women are forced to adopt the role of sole provider and caretaker for their family's social and economic needs.

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Increased Incidents of Suicide Among Yazidis in Sinjar, Ninewa

International Organization for Migration (IOM) field staff conducted a psychosocial assessment in response to a recent rise in suicides among young Yazidis in the Sinjar district of Ninewa governorate.

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Displacement of Christians to the North of Iraq

Since the October 31, 2010 attack on the Saidat al-Najat church in Baghdad, IOM’s monitoring teams have continued to assess the most urgent needs of Christians in Iraq.

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Female-Headed Households

IOM’s report on female-headed households highlights the challenges faced by some of Iraq’s most vulnerable families.

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Memories for a Lifetime

'Memories for a Lifetime' tells the story of IOM Iraq between 2003 and 2008, providing personal accounts from IOM employees.

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