NEWS AND EVENTS

Displaced by War, Syrians Endure Poor Living Conditions in Shelters

May 12, 2017

Like millions of others caught up in Syria’s brutal conflict, Ayyoush a 72-year-old Syrian displaced woman wants to go back home

Street lights, provide protection and enhance social life in Aleppo

May 8, 2017

Since last February nine Community Based Initiatives took place in Karm AL-Sabbagh neighborhood in east Aleppo to fix lights on columns and walls at the crossings around the streets.

UNHCR Syria condemns the attack on displaced civilians at Rajm Slebi border crossing

May 2, 2017

UNHCR Syria condemns this cowardly attack on displaced civilians at Syria’s Rajm Slebi border crossing in the strongest possible terms.

UNHCR’s teams Assessment Visit to Daraa for Better Interventions

Apr 9, 2017

Responding to the humanitarian needs of people and ensuring the support for partners on the ground is crucial for UNHCR’s work, therefore, conducting field visits, engaging with people and expanding access to populations in need is a key function for UNHCR’s teams working in Syria.

Emergency Trauma Bag First Responder Course in Syria

Mar 30, 2017

UNHCR in cooperation with the UNDSS implemented the Emergency Trauma Bag First Responder Course (ETB-FRC) for UN Security Officers in Syria.

UNHCR assesses humanitarian situation of new arrivals to Jibreen

Mar 27, 2017

Abu Saddam fled the hardship and danger in extremist-held Deir Hafer with 250 families to reach safety in Jibreen.

Greenhouse support helps displaced families in Syria

Mar 23, 2017

The coastal region in Syria and mainly Tartous and Latakia is responsible for most of the greenhouse vegetables produced in Syria. Storms and conflict have affected many greenhouses and farms on the Syrian coast in Tartous and Latakia. Farmers went into debt, not able...