Returns Working Group Meeting - Enhancing Collaboration for Iraq’s Stability
During the meeting, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) presented an update on facilitating the safe return of displaced individuals.
The Returns Working Group Meeting, held on September 26, 2023, took place at the IOM Conference Room in Erbil, and aimed to foster collaboration among organizations and agencies working towards the safe and sustainable return of displaced individuals in Iraq.
Mr. William Warda, representing the Hammurabi Human Rights Organization (HHRO), attended the meeting and witnessed fruitful discussions and updates on key issues.
The meeting agenda included a review of previous minutes and action points, context updates on displacement, presentations on facilitated voluntary movement and durable solutions, and an important announcement about the phase-down of the Non-Governmental Coordination Committee for Iraq (NCCI).
During the meeting, attendees discussed challenges faced by returnees in different regions, such as electricity shortages, water scarcity, and security concerns. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) presented an update on facilitating the safe return of displaced individuals, and the Displacement Solutions Technical Working Group (DSTWG) shared their efforts in finding durable solutions.
The NCCI phase-down announcement emphasized the need for a smooth transition and continued collaboration among stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery to affected populations. Attendees also had the opportunity to raise additional matters of concern and interest.
Overall, the meeting reaffirmed the commitment of all participants to collaborate and work towards enhancing stability and improving the lives of returnees in Iraq.