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Returning to Syria
June 14, 2026
If you are a Syrian asylum-seeker or refugee, or a Palestinian refugee from Syria, registered with UNHCR and currently living in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and you are thinking abou…. →
Announcement: New Decision by the Syrian Ministry of Education
April 6, 2026
The Ministry of Education issued Decision (No.943/950) that stipulates the suspension of conducting the complementary examination required for the equivalency of foreign certificates of the 9th and 12…. →
Important notice: Cash Assistance Update
December 10, 2025
The UNHCR Cash Assistance Programme for the most vulnerable refugees will come to an end on 31 December 2025 due to current funding constraints, and no additional resources are available at this time….. →
UNHCR Intention Survey for Syrian Refugees – November 3 to December 10, 2025
November 3, 2025
Over the past several years, UNHCR has been collecting information from Syrian Refugees in the region on their intention to return and their socio-economic status. This information helps UNHCR underst…. →
Information on UNRWA services available to Palestine Refugees returning to Syria
October 12, 2025
Read more on UNRWA’s official channels, links below ⬇️ 1. UNRWA Website English: https://www.unrwa.org/resources/fact-sheet/…. →
UNHCR Phased Out from some Protection Services: Here’s Where You Can Get Help
July 9, 2025
UNHCR has phased out from parallel services through partnership with NGOs: WHERE TO SEEK HELP Prevention of and response to violence against women, boys, girls, and men: Child Protection Mental Health…. →
UNHCR Launches Unified Helpline
July 1, 2025
To help you access the right services, petition your feedback and complaint, and receive timely responses, UNHCR has launched a new unified helpline for both its cash assistance and general protection…. →
Important Notice: One-Time Opportunity to Regularize Residency or Return Safely in Kurdistan Region
June 15, 2025
What’s Happening? The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has issued a special instruction giving all Syrians 60 working days (starting June 15, 2025) to fix their residency status in the Kurdistan …. →
UNHCR Iraq’s Official WhatsApp Channel
May 27, 2025
This channel will provide trusted and up-to-date information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Iraq. You’ll receive updates from UNHCR on:?️ UNHCR news and announcements.? Services and support av…. →
UNHCR Intention Survey for Syrian Refugees – May to June 2025
May 26, 2025
Over the past several years, UNHCR has been collecting information from Syrian Refugees in the region on their intention to return and their socio-economic status. This information helps UNHCR underst…. →