As part of a larger research initiative, “Reimagining Reintegration,” conducted by IOM Iraq and Social Inquiry, this brief presents the findings from an original household survey and roster of 2,260 returnee respondents in 14 districts with the highest number of returnees in the country. The data was collected between March and April 2022 through three modules: a household module, a personal module, and a roster module. These modules covered various topics such as demographics, displacement history, safety and security, standards of living, livelihoods, housing conditions, civil documentation, social cohesion, and justice.

The outputs of this project will also include an analysis of sustainable reintegration in districts of return. Another brief will focus on examining the differences between male- and female-headed households and how these differences impact sustainable return efforts. Overall, the “Reimagining Reintegration” project aims to provide insights into the challenges faced by returnees in these districts and identify potential solutions for long-term integration success.