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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, nine-year-old Amal sits on a mattress with […]

Against all the odds, Syrian returnee Samar started her own tailoring project to sustain a living for her family and restore dignity.

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.

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.

“For many years, my dream was to have my own apiary to raise bees.”

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.

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.

Hamza is in 6th grade and very excited to go to school. “This is the most beautiful school I’ve ever seen. I love everything – the classrooms, the windows, the playground, the board and everything”, says.

Mizken, an 11-year-old girl from Rajo, in Aleppo Governorate, northwestern Syria, was displaced with her family to Tal Refaat from over a year ago. With the support of UNHCR and partners, she can enjoy her childhood in a safe place.

From Damascus to Aleppo to Qamishli and further, UNHCR pays tribute to the courage and resilience of children, women and men displaced from their homes.