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2022 UNHCR Call for Expression of Interest, Syria
2022 UNHCR Call for Expression of Interest, Syria The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Syria invites non-governmental organizations (NGOs) authorized to implement health activities projects in North East Syria with the...
UNHCR Support to Covid19 Response in Syria
Only 58% of hospitals are fully functional in Syria COVID-19 has added more pressure on an already strained health care system. Here are some of the ways UNHCR Syria is supporting the Covid19 response in the country. ...
Inside Syria, millions face destitution after a decade of pain
Compounding crises increase misery for Syrian families trying to pick up the pieces after ten years of conflict, including 6.7 million people still displaced inside the country. In a dimly lit room of the tiny apartment in Aleppo where her family now lives,...
A Syrian Returnee Mother Finds A Ray of Hope Through Tailoring
Against all the odds, Syrian returnee Samar started her own tailoring project to sustain a living for her family and restore dignity.
Announcement
Dear Refugees/Asylum-seekers, In view of the current situation, and in order to maintain everyone’s health and safety, please be advised that interviews with UNHCR will now be available upon a prior appointment only. If you have any urgent matter that requires an...
Notification Modification of Monthly Multi-Purpose Cash Grant (MPCG)
Dear Refugees, UNHCR would like to inform you that as of March 1, 2020 the eligibility criteria of MPCG have been modified to include more refugee families. The monthly MPCG has been modified as follows: Number of People Registered in the File Monthly MPCG 1 58000 2...
Syria: A Somali refugee proud to support her community
To most Somali refugees living in Damascus, Boyo is a well-known person, always ready to listen to their problems and needs with a warm welcome.
In Damascus, over 200 Syrian and refugee children commemorate World Children’s Day
Damascus Citadel hosted recreational activities at the end of November. Promoted by a Youth Club and the Syrian Red Crescent, the event helped children to forge a brighter future.
From displacement to success – this beekeeper is keeping his dream alive
“For many years, my dream was to have my own apiary to raise bees.”
In Syria, Iraqi refugee achieves his higher education dream
Despite living in displacement for almost two decades and with many barriers during the Syrian crisis, Iraqi refugee Ahmed graduated with a master’s degree in international refugee law.
UNHCR welcomes the Government of Japan’s funding contribution of USD 11.6 million to support the early recovery of Eastern Aleppo
The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, welcomes the Government of Japan’s funding contribution of USD 11.6 million to support the early recovery of Eastern Aleppo through UNHCR, WHO and UNDP.