UNHCR CAN NO LONGER PROVIDE PARALLEL SERVICES FOR THE PREVENTION OF AND RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, BOYS, GIRLS, AND MEN THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH NGOs.
UNHCR is informing the community members about the accelerated phase-out of parallel services addressing violence against women, children, and men (GBV response) to refugees and asylum-seekers in Iraq.
For years, UNHCR and its partners have provided services addressing violence against women, children, and men (GBV response) to refugees and asylum-seekers in Iraq.
Due to current funding constraints seriously affecting UNHCR globally but also in Iraq, UNHCR is compelled to accelerate the phase out by end of June 2025 from the parallel services addressing violence against women, children, and men (GBV response) both inside and outside of camps, that had been provided through partnerships with NGOs.
For individuals currently receiving services through UNHCR partners, all services delivered by UNHCR Partners will conclude on 30 June 2025.
MOVING FORWARD
- The government has the primary responsibility for your safety and protection, and we will continue to work closely with relevant national and local authorities for refugees and asylum seekers to have access to the existing services.
- Iraq has shown remarkable generosity in hosting refugees and asylum seekers, granting them access to documentation issued by authorities and access to public health services, and public education.
- UNHCR remains committed to advocating for refugees and asylum-seekers to have access to the same level of access to protection services as the host population
WHERE TO SEEK HELP
- While UNHCR’s direct services through partners are ending, help is still available through government structures. Please reach out to the following hotlines:
- KR-I: Call 📞119 for protection concerns. For family and child-related support, including psychosocial help, call 📞116.
- You may also approach DCVAW centers or DoLSA offices for support in your governorates.
- South and Central Iraq: Call 📞139.
STAY INFORMED
- We understand that false information can easily spread and cause confusion. Please seek credible information from your community leaders as well as checking the UNHCR webpage for any information related to UNHCR.
- We are committed to continue sharing with you any additional information which could be useful for you.
- Please visit the UNHCR Help Website regularly or follow our WhatsApp channel for the latest information.
PLEASE HELP US SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR COMMUNITY TO ENSURE EVERYONE IS INFORMED OF THE PHASE OUT OF ABOVE MENTIONED SERVICESAND KNOWS WHERE TO SEEK SUPPORT.