{"id":21398,"date":"2022-10-17T11:37:25","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T09:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiil.org\/nos-programmes\/nigeria\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:16:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:16:40","slug":"iraq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hiil.org\/fr\/nos-programmes\/iraq\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraq"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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HiiL has been engaged in Iraq since 2023, working to advance justice that is accessible, affordable and rooted in people\u2019s daily needs. Our work responds to the complex legacy of displacement, land disputes and legal uncertainty that continues to affect large parts of the population. Iraq\u2019s housing, land, and property (HLP) challenges, shaped by years of conflict and instability, including the ISIL occupation, remain especially acute in areas like Sinjar and Mosul. While millions of Iraqis have returned home, many still face barriers to reclaiming their property and rebuilding their lives. In this context, people-centred justice solutions are urgently needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Understanding Justice Needs<\/h3>

We began our work in Iraq through a nationwide Justice Needs and Satisfaction survey<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (JNS) conducted in 2023 with UNHCR. The study gathered the experiences of 2,640 displaced people and host community members<\/strong> across the country. Nearly half reported facing serious legal problems in the past four years, but only a small share had found lasting solutions, 15% for internally displaced persons and 22% for refugees. <\/span><\/p>

Most relied on informal actors such as family or tribal leaders; only 3% used courts<\/strong>. Women, especially those who are IDPs, faced greater barriers to resolution. Common issues included land and housing disputes for IDPs, lack of access to services for refugees, and family or neighbour conflicts among host communities. Many respondents linked unresolved legal problems to financial strain and emotional stress.<\/span><\/p>

Download the JNS report of forcibly displaced persons and host communities in Iraq.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>

Housing, Land and Property<\/h3>

Iraq has faced protracted housing, land, and property (HLP) challenges for decades, deeply compounded by cycles of conflict, including the devastation caused by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) between 2014 and 2017. In areas such as Sinjar, Mosul, and Al-Ba\u2019aj<\/strong>, mass displacement, the destruction of land registries, and the illegal seizure of property have left lasting scars.<\/p>

More than six million people were displaced nationwide, with about 250,000 in Sinjar<\/strong> alone. While around 4.8 million people have since returned home, many continue to face unresolved disputes, lack of documentation, and barriers to reclaiming their land and homes. Women and ethnic minorities, especially the Yazidis, are disproportionately affected due to entrenched social and legal discrimination.<\/p>

Download our research report on HLP rights of IDPs, returnees, Yazidis, and women in Sinjar.<\/u><\/a><\/p>

Iraq Justice Innovation Initiative<\/h3>


Building on the evidence from the JNS, HiiL, with the support of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)<\/span><\/a> and in collaboration with UN-Habitat<\/span><\/a> and local partners, designed and launched the Iraq Justice Innovation Initiative<\/strong>\u00a0to address HLP problems through innovative, community-driven approaches.<\/p>

Four local initiatives were selected through a competitive process. They received tailored support<\/strong>, including seven online training sessions, individual development planning, 11 one-on-one coaching sessions, four peer learning workshops, five pitch sessions, and financial assistance<\/strong>. This agile design allowed the programme to adapt to participants\u2019 needs while strengthening their ability to deliver effective, people-centred solutions.<\/p>

The four supported initiatives have already achieved tangible results.<\/p>