Identities & Livelihoods of Syrian Refugees
April 22nd, 2025 by Khogir Wirya
The experience of Syrian refugees living in Erbil 10 years after their initial arrival, was examined in this research.
Local Islamic and Tribal Authority in Community Resilience
April 22nd, 2025 by Kamaran Palani
Traditional authority alone cannot resist violent extremism unless backed by strong, inclusive institutions and community trust.
Education and Employment: Critical for Securing Peace for Gypsies in Iraq
January 7th, 2024 by MERI
Gypsies have been living in Iraq & KRI for centuries, adding to the country’s diversity. This report examines experiences of conflict, displacement & post-conflict priorities of Gypsies.
Congregations turned to Actors: The case of Christian Local Reconstruction Committees in Nineveh
September 23rd, 2023 by MERI
The role of the Church-led local reconstruction committees in sustainable community rehabilitation in the Nineveh Plains is examined & policy recommendations are offered.
Violent Extremism in Mosul & the Kurdistan Region: Context, Drivers, and Public Perception
October 25th, 2022 by MERI
This field study underlines that building resilience against VE is a long-term process, requires building intra- & inter-community trust, & trust between people & the authorities.
Sectarianism and Sectarianisation in Iraq: Ambassadorial Appointments as an Exemplar
May 25th, 2021 by MERI
Sectarianisation of Iraq’s governance has already become a powerful driver of conflict. Left unaddressed, it can become irreversible. Here, ambassadorial appointments are used to underline the issues and offer ways forward.
“We’re Real Iraqis”: Securing Roma Rights and Integration
June 18th, 2020 by MERI
This brief examines the socio-political & socio-economic circumstances of the Iraqi Roma & urge the Federal & KR Governments to prioritise addressing the marginalization of the Roma.
Decentralisation in Iraq: Process, Progress & a New Tailor-Made Model
May 19th, 2020 by MERI
In this policy report an enhanced model is proposed that builds on existing culture and understanding of decentralisation, and is designed to provide solutions for the numerous challenges Iraq currently faces
Ninewa: Initiative Mapping of Sustainable Returns & Stabilization Efforts
May 7th, 2020 by MERI
Through an analysis of the current initiatives in Ninewa, this report highlights critical challenges relating to stabilization and the return of internally displaced persons.
Ninewa: Barriers to Return and Community Resilience – A Meta Analysis
May 7th, 2020 by MERI
Designed to inform & enhance stakeholder policies, this meta-analysis of the vast literature on the barriers to IDP return covers important analytical and contextual gaps.