In Numbers 14,192 people assisted in January USD 304,000 cash-based transfers made in January USD 7.6 million for the next six months (February - July 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance In January, WFP provided e-vouchers to more than 6,780 beneficiaries (1,842 households) residing in Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]
From the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Summary of UNHCR Iraq Multi-Year Strategy 2025-2029 UNHCR envisions that forcibly displaced populations and stateless persons in Iraq are better protected and have full inclusive access to quality basic […]
By John Lee. UNESCO and the Government of Japan have launched a project to support children, youth, and communities in West Mosul and Sinjar to overcome the long-lasting impacts of conflict. The "Reviving the Bridges for Peace in Ninewa: Education and Reconciliation for Conflict-Affected Communities" initiative aims to strengthen social cohesion and peace-building through inclusive education, […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Since January 2024, the Funding Facility for Stabilisation (FFS) project has been in a Transition Phase (2024-2026), consolidating nearly a decade of stabilisation gains across the five liberated governorates […]
From UNESCO. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. EU-Funded Agri-food business development programme highlights progress and pathways to private sector investment in Iraq Partners of the European Union-funded Agri-food Business Development Programme (AfBDP) convened in Baghdad at a high-level event organized by […]
In Numbers 12,921 people assisted in December USD 408,788 cash-based transfers made in December USD 9.3 million for the next six months (January - June 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,994 beneficiaries (1,903 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) in Ninewa […]
From the UN Resident Coordinator's Office - Iraq: The United Nations' Continued Engagement in Iraq after UNAMI Following the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) on 31 December 2025, the United Nations continues its work in Iraq under the leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator, in close […]
By John Lee. The United Nations' has said its engagement in Iraq has entered a new phase following the conclusion of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). It reaffirmed its commitment to remaining a long-term partner to the Government of Iraq in advancing national development objectives. Full statement from the […]
Government of Iraq and United Nations Sign the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for the Period 2025-2029 On Thursday, Iraq and the United Nations signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the period 2025 to 2029, in the attendance of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning of the Republic of Iraq, […]
In Numbers 49,000 people assisted in November USD 1.2 million cash-based transfers made in November USD 6.4 million for the next six months (December 2025 - May 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,680 beneficiaries (1,821 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]
By John Lee. The United Nations General Assembly has elected Barham Ahmed Salih of Iraq as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), for a five-year term. He will succeed Filippo Grandi of Italy and is expected to assume office on 1 January 2026, based in Geneva. A statement from the office of […]
From UN Women: Call for Proposals: Advancing Peace and Stability in Sinjar Submission deadline: 29 December 2025 Reference number: UNW-IRQ-CFP-2025-03 Through this Call for Proposals, UN Women aims to engage qualified Yazidi women-led, youth-led, and civil society organizations with proven experience in peacebuilding, community engagement, and women equality. The selected partners will contribute to the […]
