GERMANY AND IOM IRAQA PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION 2019

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Cover photo (also opposing Index): Abu Jassim with his Pigeons in Ahsty camp, Sulaimaniyah.

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INDEXPREFACE

INTRODUCTION

PROGRAMMES

CRISIS & DISPLACEMENT

SEASONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SUPPORTING REINTEGRATION & DURABLE SOLUTIONS

CONTRIBUTE TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY OF IRAQ

FACILITATING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC REINTEGRATION OF IRAQI RETURNEES

REVITALIZING AND STABILIZING COMMUNITIES

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY POLICING – PHASE II

STRENGTHENING MIGRATION MANAGEMENT

VOLUNTARY RETURNEES AS MESSENGERS

FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

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PREFACEPREFACE

PREFACE The collaboration between the German Government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Iraq can be considered a success story. It covers a wide range of sectors of intervention in Iraq, with com-plementarity funding by different parts of the Government of Germany and close coordination of activities and strategy planning both in Germany and Iraq.

Within IOM, the country office in Iraq is the largest recipient of German funding outside of Germany. IOM col-laborates closely with different actors within the German Federal Government to address a variety of different migration and displacement challenges. This includes the Federal Foreign Office (FFO), the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) through the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), as well as the the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH (GIZ) and the KfW Development Bank.

IOM ensures that activities funded by the different actors do not overlap and the German budgetary rules are fully respected. This involves continuous coordination with the different German partners through the IOM Liaison Office in Berlin.

We look forward to a continued close cooperation with the German Government in 2019!

Gerard Waite Chief of Mission IOM Iraq

Monica Goracci Chief of Mission IOM Germany

Photo: Khalil Hajji Hussein Fandi and his son at the Shekhan camp in Duhok.

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTIONWithin a fragile political, socio-economic and security environment, IOM Iraq is supporting the Government of Iraq to address critical humanitarian needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and people who have returned to their places of origin, alongside supporting the reintegration of returning IDPs as well as Iraqi migrants from Germany and other European countries. Additionally, supporting areas and communities in Iraq to recover, stabilize and strengthen the migration management capacity of governmental authorities.

To reduce risks and vulnerabilities of displaced and host communities in Iraq, IOM works across the Humanitar-ian, Peace and Development Nexus (HPDN), using an area-based, tailored approach founded on strong data analysis to address the drivers of fragility and conflict.

During the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) crisis in Iraq between 2014-2017, with support from the German Government, IOM provided immediate humanitarian assistance to many of the 6 million IDPs who fled their homes, through a multi-sectoral response. This included through the construction, and camp coordination and camp management (CCCM) of IDP sites, the provision of non-food items (NFI) and shelter, emergency health care, mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS) and protection.

Since the crisis, the IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been the agreed-upon source of displacement data. In 2018, the DTM pivoted towards tracking and analyzing return movements and needs, which inform the planning and policies of the Government of Iraq and the prioritization of assistance of the United Nations and NGO partners.

Since 2018, IOM has been scaling-up recovery, stabilization and migration management programmes to sup-port the Government rebuild the country. These programmes aim to address the drivers of displacement and irregular migration, including by strengthening the Government’s capacity to provide services, rebuild trust within communities, and between communities and governmental authorities, and generate opportunities for socio-economic development, such as through job creation strategies.

The Government of Germany has been a strong and reliable partner for IOM Iraq since 2014. IOM Iraq is currently implementing seven projects supported by the German Government within different contexts. The next sections offer a summary of these projects.

Photo: IDP child selling popcorn in Ahsty camp, Sulaimaniyah.

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PROGRAMME CRISIS AND DISPLACEMENTPROGRAMME CRISIS AND DISPLACEMENT

The weather in Iraq during the coldest winter months is severe, particularly in the mountainous regions. IDP families in the coldest regions of Iraq require Non-Food Items (NFIs) such as thick blankets and carpets, as well as fuel to heat their shelters. Summer season can be extremely difficult for IDP families as well, particularly those in critical shelter arrangements with little protection from the elements. Items such as cool boxes, fans, and plastic sheeting for shade are needed to ensure adequate protection from extreme heat and sun exposure.

IOM has stepped-up its emergency response with additional resources provided by the Government of Germany, which allows to assist IDPs and returnee populations with urgent humanitarian needs.

IOM is expanding the NFIs, Shelter and WASH response (including durable shelter upgrades) to include additional vulnerable cases such as female-headed households and families with members that have chronic diseases. Non-Food Items support people through harsh summer and winter seasons and provide shelter support to improve the living conditions of IDPs living in badly damaged houses or in critical shelters. The project also covers the support of emergency sites for IDPs, some of whom are at risk of protracted displacement.

Health assistance by IOM in camps will further be continued and increased in 2019. IOM will also ad-dress the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) needs that are emerging due to the continued need for many IDPs to remain in camps. Mental health psychosocial support (MHPSS) and Primary Health Care (PHC) consultations, as well as the support of local clinics or hospitals with the supply of medicines, medical supplies, equipment, fuel and logistical support is further provided by IOM.

SEASONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE

FFO

01.07.2015 - 31.12.2019

All of Iraq

Photo: Transport of Non-Food-Items in Kazal.

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PROGRAMME SUPPORTING REINTEGRATION & DURABLE SOLUTIONS PROGRAMME SUPPORTING REINTEGRATION & DURABLE SOLUTIONS

As Iraq is shifting from an emergency to a post-crisis context, the need for jobs and sustainable live-lihoods has been identified as a critical priority. With support from the German Government, IOM is implementing a programme that supports employment creation through the revitalization of local economies in seven governorates that have been most affected by conflict and displacement.

IOM intervenes with a combination of long-term innovative interventions offering sustainable job op-portunities by supporting private sector businesses through the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF), alongside employment support activities, such as vocational training or job placements, as well as short term cash-for-work to enhance the financial security of the most vulnerable individuals.

At the same time, IOM is strengthening the capacity of governmental institutions to effectively coor-dinate livelihood activities and increase local-level support to small and medium enterprises, leading to more effective government programmes on employment.

BMZ through KfW

07.12.2018 - 06.12.2020

Diyala, Salah al Din, Baghdad, Ninewa, Anbar, Kirkuk and Dohuk

CONTRIBUTE TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY OF IRAQ

Photo: Iraqi woman in wool processing and textile production factory in Khanke.

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SUPPORTING REINTEGRATION & DURABLE SOLUTIONS SUPPORTING REINTEGRATION & DURABLE SOLUTIONS PROGRAMMEPROGRAMME

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PROGRAMME SUPPORTING REINTEGRATION & DURABLE SOLUTIONS PROGRAMME SUPPORTING REINTEGRATION & DURABLE SOLUTIONS

Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) is an indispensable part of a comprehensive approach to migration management, aimed at the orderly and dignified return and reintegration of migrants who are unable or unwilling to remain in host or transit countries and wish to return volun-tarily to their countries of origin.

Between the beginning of 2015 and end of 2018, IOM has assisted nearly 30,000 Iraqi migrants with their voluntary return to Iraq. Once back in Iraq, securing a stable income remains the main challenge for many returnees, hampering their sustainable socio-economic reintegration.

With support from the German Government and through the close collaboration between IOM’s offices in Iraq and Germany, IOM provides a combination of tailored economic, social and psycho-social support to help the sustainable reintegration of Iraqi returnees in Iraq. This can include cash assistance, in-kind housing support, individual counselling, group socio-economic orientation and coaching ses-sions, skills development and vocational training, job placements, and job creation through expansion of existing businesses and the creation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). IOM works in close partnership with the private and public sector and conducts market assessments to identify and create employment opportunities.

These services are supported by systematic case management, including monitoring of the beneficiaries throughout the reintegration process.

BMI

BMZ through GIZ

01.01.2018 - 31.12.2019

Germany and Iraq

FACILITATING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC REINTEGRATION OF IRAQI RETURNEES

Photo: Dler, returnee from Germany, inside his bicycle repair business set up with support of German funds.Prior spread: Soran, returnee from Germany and his painting business set up with support of German funds.

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STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY POLICING PHASE II

Part of IOM’s strategy to stabilize communities in conflict and displacement affected communities, and support Government and community relationships, is through the Community Policing programme. This programme aims to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement institutions and communities to jointly identify and resolve security issues, re-establish the rule of law, rebuild trust and mitigate drivers of irregular migration.

With support from the German Government, IOM is strengthening the capacity of the Community Policing Directorate within the Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MoI) at the central level as well as by supporting the establishment of Community Policing Forums in Ninewa, Anbar, Diyala, Salah al Din, Kirkuk, Dohuk, Sulaymaniyah and Basra. IOM also implements targeted activities to capacitate civil society and media organisations to play their role in providing information and facilitating dialogue within and among at-risk communities on issues related to safety and security.

These interventions have been instrumental in enhancing peace, security and stability in at-risk commu-nities and preventing exploitation of vulnerable populations, such as irregular migrants, IDPs, returnees, and host community members.

FFO

16.01.2018 - 31.12.2019

All of Iraq

Photo: Community Policing training in Kirkuk.

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VOLUNTARY RETURNEES AS MESSENGERS

The project Voluntary Returnees as Messengers, funded by the Federal Foreign Office, is an awareness raising campaign that engages returnees from Iraq and Afghanistan in communicating their personal experiences to potential new migrants, communities and families. This may include the risks of irregular migration such as exploitation by human traffickers, arrests and deportation en route, sexual abuse and the risk of death and the varied reasons for returning voluntarily from Germany.

In 2018, video testimonials of Iraqi returnees have been developed and disseminated widely in Germany and Iraq on various Social Media platforms. The short videos depict the experiences of Iraqi migrants’ journeys to Germany, and what it is like reintegrating into their communities of origin in Iraq. Returnees have also participated in local awareness raising events and journalists’ trainings.

The project has contributed to the empowerment of migrants by allowing them to share their expe-riences and by letting their voices be heard.

FFO

01.08.2018 - 31.12.2018

Germany, Iraq (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah and Baghdad)

Photo: Abu Jassim with his Pigeons in Ahsty camp, Sulaimaniyah.

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FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

In addition to resettlement schemes, states continue to be called upon by the international community to offer additional safe and legal pathways for family members of protection holders to re-build their lives in third countries, including through family reunification visa schemes. Such schemes offer new beginnings and save lives by providing an alternative to unsafe, irregular journeys, often facilitated by people smugglers. IOM is supporting the German Family Assistance Programme (FAP) centre in Erbil by facilitating visa processing for Syrian and Iraqi applicants seeking reunification with a family member who has been granted protection in Germany. The centre offers a wide range of support to families applying for a German family reunion (FR) visa, including administrative pre-screenings of visa applica-tions. IOM operates similar FAP centres in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon.

The main services provided at the FAP centre in Erbil are: • Provide families with accurate and timely information via multiple channels (outreach by phone,

E-mails and Social Media) and in different languages: Arabic, Kurdish (Sorani & Bahdini), Englishand German

• Collect applications on behalf of the German Consulate General in Erbil for applicants with sub-sidiary protection status and for applicants applying for family reunification to a recognized refugee

• Facilitate e-visa for Syrian families to legally enter the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI)• Escort unaccompanied minors on their travel to Germany

The centre is equipped in line with international standards, offering comfortable waiting rooms, dedicated service desks, call/contact center facilities, as well as child care and a child friendly space. A handbook in Arabic has been developed and is distributed at the FAP centre. It provides beneficiaries with accurate information about Germany, family reunification, rights and responsibilities, health, integration, education and vocational training, labor market etc. In 2018 alone, IOM assisted 56,328 families in person and answered 33,791 phone calls and emails.

FFO

2017 - 31.12.2019

Erbil, Istanbul, Beirut, Amman, Berlin

Photo: Family reunion

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EDITORIAL

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Editors: Simone Stimm and Linda Gärtner Layout: Benjamin Rogler

PICTURES

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Pictures on cover as well on pages 4, 7, 9 and 21 by Mohammed Muse, 2018Pictures on pages 13, 14 and 15 by Sarah Ali, 2018Picture on page 17 by Raber Y. Aziz, 2018Picture on page 19 by IOM Iraq, 2019Picture on page 23 by FAP

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