Aug 12, 2021

Reintegration in Iraq: A perception survey to assess community readiness for return and reintegration of families with perceived ISIL affiliation in pilot areas

The perception survey to assess community readiness for return and reintegration of families with perceived ISIL affiliation in pilot areas analyzes the results of a survey conducted by UNDP Iraq in September 2020 in four pilot locations where UNDP will implement programming to facilitate peaceful reconciliation and reintegration of families perceived as formerly associated with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). These four communities include Qaim and Habbaniyah in the western province of Anbar, Muhalabiya in the northern province of Ninewa, and Tuz Khurmato in the north-central province of Salah al-Din.

Aug 12, 2021

Policy Brief: Reintegration of Former Volunteer Fighters

The Community Security Integration Pilot (CSIP) was implemented in Al-Qurna , Basra governorate to reintegrate Former Volunteer Fighters once territories occupied by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) were liberated. CSIP was developed under the Forging Iraq’s Path to Sustainable Peace and Development Project (FIPSPD) funded by the Government of Japan. The pilot was implemented between 2019-2020 and aimed to provide FVFs skills to better access economic opportunities, through a combination of vocational training, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) and grant support interventions. to strengthen their resilience to better reintegrate into their families and communities. This paper explores key finding and lessons learned under this pilot.

Jul 18, 2021

Climate action for human security

Al Hawizeh marshes and its communities are facing political, socio-economic and security challenges that could adversely impact efforts to promote sustainable development. The following challenges, coupled with the adverse impact of climate change, hinder the return of the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) from other governorates: Severe environmental degradation and a near total absence of the infrastructure required to support everyday life of communities. Lack of power supply. Lack of sewage treatment facilities, schools, clinics, and other public facilities. Lack of access to clean water supply or wastewater treatment or disposal. Lack of livelihood opportunities.