UNHCR Iraq
            
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              The UN Refugee Agency in Iraq. Follow for more info on refugees and asylum seekers in Iraq
              
              Iraq
            
            
              
              Joined July 2013
            
            
           A milestone of hope. Over 133,000 refugees & asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR this year. This vital step provides official documentation and protection from forced return. 
          
                
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             Interested in knowing more about refugees in Iraq? Take a look at our latest update ⬇️  https://t.co/8hZU4eOQiM 
          
          
                
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             Summer catch-up classes on the Kurdish curriculum helped refugee students join public schools this academic year Supported by the #PROSPECTS partnership and delivered by @NRC_MiddleEast, these classes built confidence for success 
          
                
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             All UNHCR services are free of charge: from registration to resettlement, refugees and asylum seekers should NEVER pay for our support If asked for payment, it’s a scam. Get verified info in Kurdish & Arabic: 🔗  https://t.co/yAasiHvnOX 
          
          
                
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             “الأمم المتحدة أكثر من مجرد اجتماع، إنها بوصلة أخلاقية.” --الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة 
          
                
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             Iraq hosts 344,000+ refugees. 🧑 56% Male 👩 43% Female 88% are from Syria, 82% live in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. UNHCR is on the ground supporting, helping them realize their rights and providing services More updates:  https://t.co/tCOTB0Chq5 
          
          
                
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             Last week, UNHCR distributed its latest round of cash assistance to over 5,000 of the most vulnerable refugee families in Iraq which they use to meet urgent needs such as rent, food and health related bills Most refugees receive the assistance through a digital wallet 📱 
          
                
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             A brighter start for over 600 children in Domiz. Built by UNHCR and furnished by @Khalsa_Aid , this kindergarten brings refugee and local children together to learn and grow. 
          
                
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             Legal representation helps refugees realise their rights ⚖️ When Ali, a Syrian asylum seeker, was detained inadvertently, Raghad - a lawyer working for UNHCR's partner @RESCUE_MENA - defended him and secured his release. Read more:  https://t.co/zCAWdQUoVz 
          
          
                
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             📢 For refugees - the first step to protection is registration with UNHCR. 📅 Refugees can book a registration appointment and learn more at:  https://t.co/zicUbmr9vs 
          
          
                
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             كل وثيقة هي مفتاح للوصول إلى خدمات تنقذ الحياة. في العراق وحده، مكّن دعم الاتحاد الأوروبي المفوضية السامية للأمم المتحدة لشؤون اللاجئين (@UNHCRIraq ) من تسجيل وتجديد وثائق أكثر من 100,000 لاجئ وطالب لجوء خلال عام 2025، مما ساعد في ضمان حمايتهم. 
          
                
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             Happy Thanksgiving, #Canada! 🍁 Thank you to the government and people of Canada for their support to refugees in Iraq. Your solidarity gives hope and protection. Let’s celebrate today with hearts full of gratitude! 🧡 @CanadainIraq
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             Refugees and asylum-seekers in Iraq can access reliable information about their rights and available services, including registration, protection, and more, on the UNHCR Iraq HELP page, available in Arabic, Kurdish, and English. 🔗  https://t.co/jyyQ4Wlf87 
          
          
                
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             🌆 Did you know? Most refugees in Iraq live in towns and cities — not camps. UNHCR works to support their inclusion in national public services, like healthcare and education, across the country. Learn more:  https://t.co/5moEPeGzQk 
          
          
                
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             🌱 The Faida Aggregation Hub in Dohuk was inaugurated A joint effort by UNHCR, @ITCnews, @NRC_Norway & @Kurdistan, the hub will help refugee, displaced Iraqis & host community farmers access markets, cut post-harvest losses & boost incomes. This is what partnership looks like🤝 
          
                
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             Sara, a single mother of two. Fadiya, a widow with seven children. These are just two of the most vulnerable refugee families in Iraq relying on this life-saving assistance. UNHCR cash assistance is a lifeline, but funding is running out. Read more:  https://t.co/ROJ2fh95jk 
          
          
                
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             Happy World Teachers’ Day! ✨ Today, we honor refugee and Iraqi teachers who light the path to a brighter future. Through education, they foster hope, inclusion and solidarity in every classroom. 
          
                
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