Syria: IOM is establishing three emergency transit and reception centres in Atareb, Al Bab and Idleb which will provide IDPs with access to basic humanitarian services. Moreover, in June, IOM provided over 66,000 IDPs, returnees and other conflict affected individuals with non-food items.
Turkey: In June, IOM organized activities in Bozova and Belen to foster dialogue and promote social cohesion between refugees and local residents, with 950 people in attendance. In addition, 33 Turkish and Syrian humanitarian workers completed the executive professional certificate programme on Psychosocial Support and Conflict Transformation, organized in collaboration with the Social Sciences University of Ankara.
Lebanon: Between 1 and 30 June, Dari Centre staff and IOM’s outreach team conducted psychosocial activities aimed to train, enhance, and develop volunteers’ skills in topics related to women and child protection and gender based violence; over 800 individuals participated in these activities.
Iraq: During the reporting period, IOM began the rehabilitation of 20 schools in Sulaymaniyah, Dohuk and Erbil governorates. Furthermore, over 40 beneficiaries in Ninewa and Dohuk attended health awareness raising sessions conducted by IOM.
Jordan: In June, IOM conducted a border management needs assessment in coordination with the Jordanian Authorities. In addition, IOM will continue to provide transportation assistance to students throughout July and August for summer school.