On 15 November 2017, the UN Security Council adopted unanimously Resolution 2387, renewing the mandate of MINUSCA until 15 November 2018 (OP31) and authorizing an increase of 900 military personnel to the number of MINUSCA troops (OP32) to increase MINUSCA’s flexibility and mobility to improve efficient implementation of its full mandate and protect civilians.

UNHCR Duhok Office hosted a breakfast networking event attended by 85 local business leaders, to discuss successful economic inclusion of refugees.

The DRC socio-economic assessment “Understanding Alternatives to Cash Assistance”, supported by UNHCR has been published.

LENS launches an improved legal mechanism for home-based businesses which will help businesses become a part of the formal economy.

CAR: Independent special investigation to look into a number of recent incidents in the south-east that occurred from 1 May to 31 August 2017.

UNHCR Duhok launches the “back-to-school campaign” by supporting refugees and displaced students with notebooks, textbooks and providing more classes.

UNHCR annual HAUS: The survey will cover:Syrian, Iraqi, Non-Iraq Non-Syrian Data collection will start by Nov.By end of 2017 the follow up survey will be ready

- The data collection will start by November, and by end of 2017 the follow up survey will be ready. - The survey will be conducted by phone, so the beneficiari

Istanbul pillar of the Exodus Déjà-Vu photography exhibition launched with the support of UNHCR.

Istanbul pillar of the Exodus Déjà-Vu photography exhibition launched with the support of UNHCR.