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 The Federation of Iraqi Refugees is organising a Nawruz party in collaboration with the International Organisation of Iranian Refugees & the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation Read More »

Federation of Iraqi Refugees Annual Report 2021-2022 To download Please Click here: Read More »

 March 8, the International Day of Women, is a day to protest against the status quo and for standing against inequality, discrimination, subjugation and depriving women of their rights worldwide.   We celebrate Iraqi and Kurdish refugee women, who have been forced to leave their country and risk their lives and the lives of their children in pursuit of a better and ... Read More »

Over the last month, FIR’s volunteers have visited a number of hotels and hostels across London including Heathrow, Shepherds Bush and Earls Court where Iraqi and Kurdish newly arrived refugees have been placed by the Home Office. FIR has been giving the refugees mobile phones and sim cards.  This is to enable the refugees to stay in touch with their ... Read More »

Date: ………………………… FIR free mobile telephone scheme provides support to asylum seekers and newly arrived Refugees to ensure they have access to legal advice and FIR services, training activities and reconnecting into the community. It is important that you complete all sections of the form. APPLICANT:   Name: ………………………………………     Address: ……………………………………   ……………………………………………….     Borough: …………………………………..   ... Read More »

 Stay at home as much as possible When you leave your house stay two metres away from every one even people you know Whilst outside avoid touching your face. When you leave your house avoid enclosed places much as possible such as any public transport or shops. Always remember the virus spreads not only through coughing and sneezing but also ... Read More »

To aid those infected by coronavirus pandemic Read More »

Important message from Federation of Iraqi refugees (FIR) As COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly around the world and the government announces new measures to stem coronavirus FIR like so many other organizations is following the Government guidelines telling everyone should work from home wherever possible.  To comply with this many of our functions are moving to operating remotely in part or ... Read More »

Khako an Iraqi Kurdish refugee fled Iraq in 2015 looking for a new life and opportunities.  Kahko travelled to the UK.  Unfortunately Khako did not find the life he was looking for,he became homeless and ended his journey in a mental health hospital in Newcastle. The Federation of Iraq (FIR) was contacted by Khako’sparents in 2016 they were concerned about their son who had disappeared.  When ... Read More »

Client H The Federation was contacted from Iraq by Client H’s wife in 2016.  She informed the Federation that her husband was being held at a mental health hospital in Ealing.  He had been there for several years and she was experiencing great problems keeping in touch with him and was becoming increasingly worried about her husband.  She explained that ... Read More »