UNHCR Iraq

@UNHCRIraq

The UN Refugee Agency in Iraq. Posting on refugees, displacement our response in Iraq

Iraq

Joined July 2013

1KFollowing

62KFollowers

Pinned

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 23

Flexible funding contributes over 50% of the funds UNHCR in Iraq has received so far this year Thank you to all our donors for helping us to respond swiftly and effectively to the evolving needs of refugees. 🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇨🇦 🇫🇮 🇳🇴 🇺🇸 🇳🇱 🇪🇺 🇮🇹 🇨🇭

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. Flexible funding contributes over 50% of the funds UNHCR in Iraq has received so far this year

Thank you to all our donors for helping us to respond swiftly and effectively to the evolving needs of refugees.

🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇨🇦 🇫🇮 🇳🇴 🇺🇸 🇳🇱 🇪🇺 🇮🇹 🇨🇭

546

Pinned

UNHCR Iraq Retweeted

EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺@eu_echo · Jul 16

📍Mosul, Iraq With EU support, @UNHCRIraq is helping refugees like Fatma get legal documents - a lifeline to healthcare, education & stability. “It helps us feel recognised and welcomed.” Read the story ⬇️

1.0K

Pinned

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 14

On #BastilleDay, we thank France for its strong support to refugees in Iraq and helping them stay protected, empowered, and included 🇫🇷

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. On #BastilleDay, we thank France for its strong support to refugees in Iraq and helping them stay protected, empowered, and included 🇫🇷

190

Pinned

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 13

As the school year ends, thousands of refugee children are graduating from public schools in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Thanks to local authorities and partners for including refugees, helping them gain skills to build their futures 📚

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. As the school year ends, thousands of refugee children are graduating from public schools in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Thanks to local authorities and partners for including refugees, helping them gain skills to build their futures 📚

210

Pinned

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 11

UNHCR is powering its operations with sustainable, low-cost energy solutions 🌿 A new solar system now powers the registration centre in Domiz refugee camp, cutting pollution, lowering costs, and keeping services running for thousands of refugees.

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. UNHCR is powering its operations with sustainable, low-cost energy solutions 🌿

A new solar system now powers the registration centre in Domiz refugee camp, cutting pollution, lowering costs, and keeping services running for thousands of refugees.

511

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · 9 h

How much do you know about refugees in Iraq? 🔹89% of refugees live in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq 🔹88% of refugees in Iraq have fled Syria. 🔹Only 1/3 of refugees live in refugee camps Learn more: bit.ly/452GFEX

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. How much do you know about refugees in Iraq?

🔹89% of refugees live in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
🔹88% of refugees in Iraq have fled Syria.
🔹Only 1/3 of refugees live in refugee camps

Learn more: bit.ly/452GFEX

113

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 25

Maqboola, a Syrian refugee teacher in Sulaymaniyah, is teaching again — now in Sorani — thanks to language classes supported by UNHCR. Read her full story here: bit.ly/415mrsV

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. Maqboola, a Syrian refugee teacher in Sulaymaniyah, is teaching again — now in Sorani — thanks to language classes supported by UNHCR.

Read her full story here: bit.ly/415mrsV

130

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 22

🚨 An important step towards inclusive education in Kurdistan Region of Iraq! UNHCR, Ministry of Education and @nrc_middleeast discussed making Parent-Teacher Associations & Adolescent Clubs part of the national system. Authorities showed interest in taking this forward

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. 🚨 An important step towards inclusive education in Kurdistan Region of Iraq!

UNHCR, Ministry of Education and @nrc_middleeast discussed making Parent-Teacher Associations &amp; Adolescent Clubs part of the national system.

Authorities showed interest in taking this forward

134

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 21

On this Belgium National Day, we extend our thanks to the Government and people of Belgium for their strong commitment to refugees. Your generous support and flexible funding to UNHCR makes a real difference in protecting lives and restoring hope 🇧🇪 #BelgianNationalDay2025

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. On this Belgium National Day, we extend our thanks to the Government and people of Belgium for their strong commitment to refugees.

Your generous support and flexible funding to UNHCR makes a real difference in protecting lives and restoring hope 🇧🇪

#BelgianNationalDay2025

182

UNHCR Iraq Retweeted

مفوضية اللاجئين@UNHCR_Arabic · Jul 20

إيجاد حلول دائمة يعتبر من الأمور الأساسية لمشكلة النزوح القسري. سواءً من خلال: 👈 العودة الطوعية إلى الوطن، 👈أو الاندماج المحلي، 👈أو إعادة التوطين تسعى المفوضية جاهدةً لمساعدة العائلات على ضمان مستقبلٍ مستقرٍّ وآمن. bit.ly/4o1gPKg

1.0K

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 20

When Zaem fled Syria, he never imagined he’d become a beekeeper in Iraq. But with UNHCR cash assistance, he was able to pay his rent, meet his family needs, and used the remainder to start a honey business. Read more: bit.ly/43j5HyK

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. When Zaem fled Syria, he never imagined he’d become a beekeeper in Iraq.

But with UNHCR cash assistance, he was able to pay his rent, meet his family needs, and used the remainder to start a honey business.

Read more: bit.ly/43j5HyK

184

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 17

The UNHCR helpline gives info on services. If you need protection, legal aid, or wish to report fraud, UNHCR is here to help: bit.ly/4eXNWuf

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. The UNHCR helpline gives info on services.

If you need protection, legal aid, or wish to report fraud, UNHCR is here to help:

bit.ly/4eXNWuf

163

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 16

From Jan to June 2025, over 2,600 refugees registered with UNHCR returned to Syria from Iraq UNHCR is here to provide counselling services in support those who choose to voluntarily return.

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. From Jan to June 2025, over 2,600 refugees registered with UNHCR returned to Syria from Iraq

UNHCR is here to provide counselling services in support those who choose to voluntarily return.

175

UNHCR Iraq Retweeted

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency@Refugees · Jul 16

Can AI make humanitarian work faster, fairer and more inclusive?💡 Across the globe, UNHCR staff are piloting new AI-powered tools to better serve displaced communities, all with one goal in mind: to support, not replace, the humans behind the work. #AIforgood

4.0K

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 10

"I could never have afforded a private lawyer." Shylan, a Syrian refugee, faced abuse from her husband. UNHCR's legal assistance was critical in ensuring her protection. Read her story: bit.ly/3Tq9llY

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. "I could never have afforded a private lawyer."

Shylan, a Syrian refugee, faced abuse from her husband. UNHCR's legal assistance was critical in ensuring her protection.

Read her story: bit.ly/3Tq9llY

159

UNHCR Iraq Retweeted

Lilly Carlisle@LillyCarlisle · Jul 10

How are the SDGs embedded in @UNHCRIraq‘s work? Had a great time at University of Dohuk speaking about how Sustainable Responses support refugee inclusion Also encouraging to hear the university’s commitment to integrate SDGs across its academic programs

208

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 6

UNHCR welcomes KRG’s decision to allow Syrians in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq a 60-day grace period to legalize their stay without penalties. This step will help Syrians to both remain legally or return home voluntarily. Read the full Press Release: bit.ly/44O4cKS

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. UNHCR welcomes KRG’s decision to allow Syrians in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq a 60-day grace period to legalize their stay without penalties.

This step will help Syrians to both remain legally or return home voluntarily.

Read the full Press Release: bit.ly/44O4cKS

326

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 4

Resettlement gives refugees at risk hope when no other solutions are available UNHCR remains grateful to #Australia and #Canada for supporting resettlement of refugees from Iraq this year 🙏

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. Resettlement gives refugees at risk hope when no other solutions are available

UNHCR remains grateful to #Australia and #Canada for supporting resettlement of refugees from Iraq this year 🙏

236

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 3

Everyone deserves safety, respect, and a chance to rebuild 💙

191

UNHCR Iraq@UNHCRIraq · Jul 2

One year ago, new Administrative Instructions on asylum were signed in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq - standardizing procedures and enhancing access to documentation for refugees and asylum seekers UNHCR is grateful for ongoing collaboration with @Kurdistan

UNHCRIraq's tweet image. One year ago, new Administrative Instructions on asylum were signed in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq - standardizing procedures and enhancing access to documentation for refugees and asylum seekers

UNHCR is grateful for ongoing collaboration with @Kurdistan

164