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Enhancing Healthcare and Representation for People with Disabilities in Iraq

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 September 2026

Zinah Al-Bayati
Zinah Al-Bayati*
Affiliation:
College of International Studies, The American University of Iraq-Baghdad
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Email: zinah.1230856@auib.edu.iq
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Middle East Studies in Action
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Review of Middle East Studies , Volume 60 , Issue 1 , June 2026 , pp. 90
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A research poster titled Enhancing Healthcare and Representation for People with Disabilities in Iraq by Zinah Al-Bayati. It includes an abstract, methodology, pie chart, and conclusion. See long description.
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The poster is organized into a header and three columns.

Header: Contains the title in red text, the author name Zinah Al-Bayati, and an email address.

Left Column:

- Abstract: Discusses difficulties faced by disabled persons in Iraq and proposes a multi-phase study based on a rights-based approach informed by I O M and Human Rights Watch reports.

- Literature Review: Emphasizes the necessity of policies complying with international human rights norms like the C R P D.

- Acknowledgment: Thanks Dr. Muslih Irwani.

Middle Column:

- Pie Chart: Titled Percentage of People with Disabilities in Iraq in 2013. It shows 88 percent as population in pink and 12 percent as People with disabilities in dark blue.

- Methodology: Details interviews conducted by I O M with 83 respondents aged 22 to 74. It notes 79 percent were men and 21 percent were women. It mentions the involvement of O P D s, I M C, and I O M.

Right Column:

- Conclusion: States that while Law Number 38 of 2013 exists, enforcement is hampered by budgetary limits and fragmented governance. It suggests universal design standards and targeted cash transfers.

- References: Lists three sources including the Republic of Iraq 2013, International Organization for Migration 2021, and Human Rights Watch 2024.

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