In Aleppo, Syrians continue to return after 14 years of crisis. Mari is a shelter officer with UNHCR and has seen first hand what challenges many returnees face, but also their hopes for a new...
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As displaced Syrians return home, others wait and hope for more aid
With more than 7.4 million Syrians still displaced inside the country, a lack of housing, work and services is preventing many from going home, with more international support needed to ensure returns are possible and sustainable.
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Returning refugees find comfort in home amid destruction in southern Syria
Despite returning to a damaged home and lack of services, former refugee Ibtihal remains hopeful, but more international support is needed to meet humanitarian needs and ensure Syria’s lasting recovery.
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UNHCR’s Grandi calls for global action to support Syrians returning home
Wrapping up a visit to Syria on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, appealed to the international community for bold and decisive action to help Syrians rebuild their war-torn country and support displaced Syrians in returning home.
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Renovating homes helps rebuild lives in northern Syria
For families displaced during Syria’s long crisis, support to restore damaged homes is crucial to ensuring a dignified return, and the start of rebuilding their lives
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Faces of resilience: UNHCR supports House Repair for Crisis-Affected Families in Dar’a
Residents of Dar'a Al-Balad and surrounding villages share their experiences and tell stories of unwavering strength and how all support, no matter how humble, can make a big difference in their lives.
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Returning refugees find comfort in home amid destruction in southern Syria
UNHCR Syria Factsheet
15 Feb 2025
UNHCR’s Grandi calls for global action to support Syrians returning home
UNHCR Syria Factsheet
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What you need to know the situation in Syria
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians are returning home. Since December 8, 300,000 refugees and 850,000 internally displaced people have gone back. But the challenges are immense—damaged homes, lost documents, and landmines. Now is the time to step up and support...
Syrians Come Home: Dispatch From Dar’a
After years of exile, Syrians are returning home to Dar’a, a city still scarred by war. They arrive to find their houses in ruins, electricity scarce, and livelihoods uncertain, but the longing for home outweighs the hardship. UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, is...