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THROUGH THEIR EYES: DISPLACEMENT IN IRAQ IOM OIM اﻟﻌﺮاقIraq

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The stress of living for long, undetermined lengths of time in cramped quarters with little privacy and few personal belongings can be as distressing as the original event of displacement. In response, IOM Iraq has joined with USAID OFDA to offer psychosocial support to displaced Iraqis. As part of the initiative IOM offered a photography course for 20 displaced youth in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, along with the opportunity to show the world their experience. In this photobook, the youth chose the photos to be showcased, and through their own words present the situation of Iraq's most vulnerable displaced.

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THROUGH THEIR EYES:DISPLACEMENT IN IRAQ

IOM OIM

International Organization for Migration - Iraq

املـنـظـمـة الـدولـيـة لـلـهـجـرة - الـعـراق

العراقIraq

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Written and designed by:

The International Organization for Migration (Iraq Mission)Main Office in BaghdadUNAMI Compound DIWAN 2International Zone, Baghdad, IraqTel: +3908 3105 2600 ext. 5857/5928http://[email protected]

IOM Iraq, June 2015

The displaced are shouting for their voices to be heard.“ ”

THROUGH THEIR EYES:DISPLACEMENT IN IRAQ

IOM OIM

International Organization for Migration - Iraq

املـنـظـمـة الـدولـيـة لـلـهـجـرة - الـعـراق

العراقIraq

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FOREWORD he stress of living for long, undetermined lengths of time in cramped quarters with little privacy and few personal belongings can be just as distressing as the original event of displacement. In response, IOM Iraq has joined with USAID OFDA to offer psychosocial support to

displaced Iraqis.

Since October 2014, IOM Iraq has reached more than 6,000 beneficiaries through the support of three psychosocial mobile teams. IOM Iraq’s psychosocial programme offers individual counseling and cooperative group activities to address the devastating experiences of those who fled violence and lost their homes, livelihoods and, in many cases, loved ones.

As part of this initiative, IOM offered a photography course for 20 displaced youth in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, along with the opportunity to show the world their experiences through a photojournalism exhibition.

The youth chose the photos to be showcased, and through their own words present the situation of Iraq’s most vulnerable displaced. It is their hope, and IOM’s, that those viewing their work will better understand the lives and experiences of the individuals who make up the more than three million displaced in Iraq.

Dr. Thomas Lothar WEISSDirector-Chief of Mission, IOM IraqJune 16, 2015

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Displaced children play in an unfinished building in Erbil.

”Displaced children from Qarakosh and Mosul at Mart Shamooni Church.

These children are thirsty not just for water, but for a normal life.

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Displaced children living in al-Hikma School.

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Displaced children passing the time watching television.

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You can see how many worries she has, how frustrated she is. Who knows what she is thinking about?“

”A displaced woman in Ozal City. Displaced persons attending worship in Erbil.

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A displaced child from Qarakosh living in Mar Elya camp.

A displaced woman from Qarakosh living in Mar Elya camp.

These images reflect the pain and tragedy of an entire people far from home.“ ”11 12

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A displaced boy in Ozal City crossing between window and balcony.

Freedom and childhood have been taken from these boys. When will they have them back?”

Displaced children from the Mosul area near their caravans in Ainkawa.

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This little girl put her toys aside and began to clean the floor like an adult. She is so much older than her age.

”A displaced girl at al-Hikma School in Erbil15 16

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“With nothing else to do, the children turn to games to pass the time together.”17 18

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Displaced girls in Erbil.

Displaced youth passing the time by playing dominos at al-Hikma settlement in Erbil.

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These children are waiting for hope. “21 22 ”

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Displaced children living at Ishtar School bathing together.

The innocence and joy of children stands out in even the most difficult of circumstances.“

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These children used to have more of everything. Now they are forced to make do with what they have.“ ” Displaced girls playing with water on a hot

summer day in Ainkawa.

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Displaced children from Qarakosh working at a vegetable stand near Karama Camp.

It’s tragic that these displaced children have to work after school instead of studying in order to help their families.“

”A displaced youth from Qarakosh working in Ozal City.

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It can be difficult to live in an overcrowded place while still fighting for success.“

A displaced man and his son passing time on a laptop in an unfinished building in Erbil.

A displaced girl from Qarakosh studying in Derwaz Camp, Erbil.

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A displaced woman from Qarakosh in

her kitchen baking bread.

You can feel his anger, sadness and strength. He may be supporting his family by selling such balloons, and people just walk past him.“

A Syrian refugee selling balloons on the street near the Citadel in Erbil.

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Displaced children from Qarakosh playing in Ozal City, Erbil

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Studying together in the dark not only represents the tragedy of their displacement, but also their determination to succeed despite their conditions.

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PHOTOGRAPHERSJohn Namrowd Nashtiman

Ragheed Afreem NashtimanNassar Mubarak Darwaza

Afnan Elias Ashty 189Rania Jacob Ashty 189

Lowiza Youssef Ishtar SchoolMofeed Beboo Ishtar School

Omar Khorsheed Ishtar SchoolAmer Matti Ainkawa

Sarmad Najem Ainkawa Maysam Alqas Ainkawa Shamaa Gorge al-HikmaStephana Raad al-Hikma

Maysam Salim ErbilYoussef Saad Ozal City

Ziyad Matti Ozal CityBaedaa Behnam Ozal City

Nuha Youssef Ozal CityRami Sideeq Aeoon ErbilFadya Kamal Aeoon Erbil

Special thanks to Taryn Fivek and the IOM Iraq Public Information Department

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