Rapid Needs Assessment: Situation of people with disabilities in 4 camps in Erbil – Kawergosk, Darashakran, Qushtapa and Basirma

Under stable conditions, most People with Disabilities (PWDs) face both attitudinal and physical barriers in gaining equal opportunities and participating as equal citizens. After displacement and in the midst of conflict, their precarious situation is considerably worsened; meeting basic needs becomes a challenge. PWDs face additional hurdles in accessing assistance and protection. The humanitarian community generally intends to reach the most vulnerable. However, the lack of disability data collected and lack of active inclusion of disability in their programming leads to neglect of PWDs in humanitarian response. The objective of this Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) was to understand the situation of children, youths and adults with disabilities within and around four camps near Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). The RNA findings intend to contribute to evidence based inclusive programming in KRI and the region in general.