Iraq currently hosts over one million internally displaced persons (IDPs). The majority of these IDPs were displaced during the conflict with ISIS, and among this population there is a notable proportion of ISIS-affiliated families.
This Briefing Note assesses the diverse needs of war-affected children in Iraq, highlighting the specific challenges faced by those in ISIS-affiliated families. It offers recommendations to support the reintegration and rehabilitation of these children in order to mitigate the long-term effects of ISIS’ reign and promote individual and community recovery.