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Iraq: UNIDO: Strengthening Employability Through Cybersecurity, Networking, and Entrepreneurship Training
By UNIDO at ReliefWeb
· June 18, 2026
· 6 min read
.” The program brought together 25 young women and men from Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host communities for comprehensive instruction in Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, and the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP). Sixteen of the participants were IDPs, primarily Yezidis from
Key takeaway Maryam Khudhur Khudida, a 28-year-old participant originally from Sinjar and now living in Sharya, described the economic challenges facing many displaced families.
Why this matters
The program's focus on cybersecurity, networking, and entrepreneurship training for Internally Displaced Persons and host communities in Iraq addresses a critical need for economic empowerment in a region still recovering from conflict. By providing inclusive access to technical education, UNIDO's initiative helps bridge the gap between higher education and employment opportunities, particularly for young people like Maryam Khudhur Khudida and Khdir Murad Alyas, who face significant economic challenges despite their educational backgrounds. The training's emphasis on practical skills, such as troubleshooting and system issues, equips participants with a strong foundation for entry-level IT roles and potential future growth. As Iraq continues to rebuild, initiatives like this one can play a vital role in fostering economic stability and self-sufficiency, especially among vulnerable populations like IDPs, and can inform similar efforts in other disaster-affected areas.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 6 min
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