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Iraq: Newsletter Vol I 2010

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October - December 2009

Foreword from the Chief of Mission

As a new year begins in Iraq, it is time to reflect on past achievements and future goals.

This past year saw IOM Iraq continue its mission to support the Iraqi people to stabilize and rebuild their communities and their country. The mission's programme targeting female-headed households assisted some of Iraq's most vulnerable individuals; IOM emergency distributions aided victims of disasters throughout the country; and the Programme for Human Security and Stabilization provided returnees and other economically-disadvantaged individuals with opportunities to improve their livelihoods.

With a new year comes a new set of opportunities and challenges for our work in Iraq. Upcoming national elections and the handover of military control will have significant effects on Iraq's operational environment. In the face of these difficulties, IOM remains committed to providing assistance to the country's displaced, returning and vulnerable populations. Maintaining strong partnerships with the Government of Iraq, the UN, and other implementing partners will be integral to the success of all of these activities. In addition, IOM will continue to expand and adjust the Joint Operations Cell, an enhanced operational structure for the mission, to meet the growing needs of its work in the field.

IOM's emergency assistance to IDPs, returnees, and their host communities, migration assistance to Iraqis for resettlement and voluntary return, support to stranded foreign migrants and victims of trafficking, border management capacity building, and other vital initiatives will grow and evolve in the coming year as the mission continues to work for a more peaceful and prosperous Iraq.

Sincerely yours,

Michael Pillinger
Chief of Mission, IOM Iraq

Victims of Flooding in Dahuk and Erbil Receive Relief Items

Heavy rains and winds in Erbil and Dahuk governorates in early November 2009 caused flash floods and large-scale damage and injuries. Over 3,000 persons (500 families) across ten sub-districts (including Mergasur, Rawanduz, Choman, Zhakho, Sumel, and Aqra) in Erbil and Dahuk were affected by flooding.

Utilizing existing funding from USAID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), IOM worked with NGO and UN partners to respond quickly to the humanitarian needs of those affected by the flooding. Distributions of essential goods and supplies, including non-food items, food, shelter materials, and potable water, were implemented by IOM staff across Erbil and Dahuk.

IOM distributions benefitted a total of 310 families, and the response from the beneficiaries regarding the quality and timeliness of distributions was very positive. In addition, IOM received a letter of thanks from the Governor of Dahuk.