Since October 2020, some 25,000 of Iraq’s 1.3m IDPs have been returned to their areas of origin as the government of Iraq began the process of camp closures. A few days ago, was announced that Laylan camp - where MSF provides care for non-communicable diseases, mental health consultations and sexual reproductive healthcare services - will begin closure on November 24-25. The humanitarian consequences of these rushed returns – conducted without offering a safe and sustainable resolution - risk to be dire. In many cases IDPs have lost their homes and have nowhere to go, exposing them to the harsh winter weather and leaving them without access to basic services and healthcare. In addition, having lived in areas previously controlled by the Islamic State, many fear for their safety if returned to their places of origin.