The Iraq back to school campaign is expected to reach 250,000 refugee, displaced and host community children and their parents
HIGHLIGHTS:
In Iraq, schools were closed in September and will reopen in Erbil and Dahuk Governorates in the beginning of October. Schools in Sulaymaniyah Governorate remain closed due to the non-payment of teacher salaries and the resulting teachers strike. During the school break Education Sector partners offer summer school activities to refugee children, including catchup classes, sports competitions, art and drama. Additionally and supporting the start of the school year, Education Sector partners are implementing a Back-to-School campaign including banners, radio and social media is expected to reach 250,000 refugee, displaced and host community children and their parents. Awareness sessions have been conducted with refugee children and their parents and caregivers to explain the importance of education and the registration’s procedures. 1,926 additional refugee children have been newly enrolled in non-formal education in Dahuk, Erbil, Ninewa and Sulaymaniyah.