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Syria – Making a Difference
Behind the huge numbers are real families, like Hussein, Fatima and their eight children.
First UN Humanitarian Mission to Raqqa City Post-ISIS
The protection and humanitarian needs in the post-ISIS Raqqa go far beyond the means and capacity of any humanitarian agency or a group of agencies.
The Story of Ahmad: An Innocent Victim of Child Recruitment
The story of Ahmad, the 12-year-old child, who escaped forced recruitment is an example of the horrific reality of the use of Child Soldiers in armed conflicts.
Independent Audit and Oversight Committee
Establishment of an Independent Audit and Oversight Committee
Refugees in Syria start journey to their new home – the United Kingdom
With mixed feelings of joy, sadness and excitement, refugees in Syria bid farewell to their friends and started the journey to their new home.
New Community Centres open and expand assistance to vulnerable people in east Aleppo
Two new community centers open in East Aleppo to support voluntary returnees, the displaced people and host community.
Volunteering to help others is contagious in the Refugee communities in Syria
One would wonder what motivates a refugee living in war-torn Syria to do voluntary work, but the passion in their eyes and the determination they radiate answer the question.
Senior citizens of the refugee community in Syria enjoy open day event
“The seniors are our blessing” An open day celebration dedicated to honour the senior members of the refugee community.
UNHCR humanitarian assistance reaches Deir Ez-Zor city in eastern Syria
12 trucks loaded with mattresses, blankets, solar lamps and plastic sheets reaches Deir Ez-Zor governorate in eastern Syria.
Aleppo returnees make it home and UNHCR steps up response
In east Aleppo, we are seeing shops reopening, children going back to school, and aid workers rushing to provide help to returnees.
Norwegian delegation meets displaced Syrians in Homs city
Norwegian Delegation visited Homs, met with the displaced people and voluntary returnees and explored UNHCR’s response that is helping people restart their lives.
Concerns about displaced people from Ar Raqqa, UNHCR provides response in northern Syria
UNHCR statement regarding the humanitarian response in northern Syria and Ar Raqqa