Iraq has been in a phase of transition since the declared end of the conflict against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in December 2017. Nevertheless, political instability and internal displacement continue to drive humanitarian needs. The country is also vulnerable to natural hazards, particularly earthquakes and floods. Internally displaced people face difficult conditions, including inadequate access to food, healthcare, water, sanitation and education. Employment opportunities are limited. Access to basic services is particularly constrained for women and children from female-headed households. Gender-based violence (GBV) and traditional practices such forced and child marriage are widespread. Challenging living conditions also contribute to negative coping strategies such as survival sex. UNFPA is working with partners to ensure access to sexual and reproductive health as well as GBV prevention and response services. Although focusing primarily on responding to the emergency needs of the Iraqi population, UNFPA is also working to enhance resilience and recovery.
Results data are reported and updated as they become available.
- Targets and UNFPA's populations of concern, including women of reproductive age and pregnant women, are estimated using the MISP calculator.
- Funding estimates are based on country planning processes, including inter-agency humanitarian response plans and regional refugee and resilience plans.
