Fleeing violence and persecution, millions of Iraqis have scattered across Iraq, Syria, Jordan and other countries. Ongoing strife and devastation in Iraq prevent most from returning home safely. The International Rescue Committee is providing vital aid and calling the world's attention to their plight.

A new report released by the International Rescue Committee and the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) draws attention to the still dire situation of vulnerable refugees from Iraq, and the critical role of European Member States in providing opportunities for resettlement.

The Iraqi displacement crisis remains a massive and lasting challenge; its consequences for Iraq and for the region will be felt for many years to come. The EU and its Member States cannot ignore one of the world's most significant refugee crises. They have a responsibility to provide substantial assistance and protection to the most vulnerable.

The report presents a number of recommendations to guide further steps by EU Member States and by the European Union as it develops its first Joint EU Resettlement Programme.

2010

• Report: 10,000 Refugees from Iraq: A Report on Joint Resettlement in the European Union >
• Map: Refugees from Iraq in the EU >
• Report: A Tough Road Home: Uprooted Iraqis in Jordan, Syria and Iraq >
• Press release: Destitute and desperate - Iraqi refugees >

2009

• Report: Iraqi Refugees in the United States: In Dire Straits >

2008

• Report: Five Years Later, a Hidden Crisis >