It explains the situation of education system for youth in Iraq.

1. A presentation main issues facing IDP/returnee
children and youth in Iraq

2. AN OVERVIEW ON THE SITUATION
• 2014 ISIS took control of vast areas of Iraq displacing millions of people.
• Those who remained in the locations of ISIS occupation faced violence,
intimidation and extreme changes in community life.
• In these areas, all Iraqi formal schools were closed, with some being converted to
ISIS schools, which only boys could attend.
• Those who fled ISIS control became IDPs in camps or host communities for long
periods of time. Only limited opportunities to attend formal school have existed.
• Beginning in late 2016 and continuing until now, a military offensive has taken
place to regain Iraqi government control over ISIS, further displacing and affecting
people.
• In the newly retaken areas, many IDPs have been able to return to their places of
origin (forced or voluntary), however, limited services and poor conditions exist.
• Millions of young people have missed out on 3 entire years of education.

3. The main issues facing IDP children and youth
• Lack or insufficient formal schools in the displacement areas
• Schools are far away from the areas where the IDPs are residing
• Overcrowded schools in the displacement areas
• Language barriers (especially in Kurdistan Region of Iraq KRI)
• Lack of documentation (especially for the individuals whose family
member(s) are affiliated with ISIS)
• Different education curriculum
• Lack of financial resources lead to the discontinuation from Education

4. The main issues facing Returnee children and
youth
• Destroyed schools due to the conflict
• Destroyed houses as a result of the liberating the areas
• Lack of the basic services in the area of origin
• Lack of teachers due to the displacement movement
• Slow rehabilitation of the schools and response to the needs
• Communities reject the individuals whose family member(s) had
affiliated with ISIS
• Lack of job opportunities for youth

5. Q & A
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6. GOOD BYE
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