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UNHCR’s Legal Aid was Life Changing for a Displaced Syrian Mother
Hamdiya almost gave up to a bitter choice for the sake of her children, until she was introduced to UNHCR’s legal aid programme.
Aleppo fighting displaces thousands – civilians describe life under besiegement
As fighting continues over 31,000 Syrians are now displaced – with many fleeing and looking for refuge.
Rajm Slebi evacuations completed – but further arrivals possible as Mosul offensive continues
2,458 people have now been moved from Rajm Slebi border crossing point to Al Hol camp north-east Syria. The crossing point, which is not an environment where humanitarian agencies can adequately meet people’s protection and humanitarian assistance needs, is now empty.
UNHCR Expands Winter Assistance to Help 4.6 Million in Syria, Iraq and Region
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Matthew Saltmarsh – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
UNHCR is equipping Syria’s displaced persons with livelihood kits
The UNHCR’s livelihood toolkits contain essential elements. Carpenters, like Kamal, received an electric drill, hacksaws and other tools needed for their profession.
Targeting Syrian Boys and Girls with Quality Education
UNHCR reached 80,000 students with educational assistance so far in 2016, thanks to donors like Educate A Child, and implementing partners like PU (Premiere Urgence).
UNHCR delivers emergency relief to Rajm Slebi near Syria-Iraq border
UNHCR has delivered badly-needed emergency supplies and relief, as well as evacuated 115 Iraqis from the Rajm Slebi checkpoint near the Iraq-Syria border to Al Hol camp in Hassakeh. All are now confirmed to have arrived safely at Al Hol.
UNHCR’s preparation for Refugee influx North-east Syria
Al Hol camp in Al Hassakeh Governorate on the country’s eastern border with Iraq is now ready to receive up to 15,000 people.
“Needs Identification” Workshop for Better Shelter Response in Syria
The Shelter Sector in Syria organized a workshop to create a link between the local authorities and the humanitarian community for better Shelter response throughout Syria in 2017.
UNHCR In Syria: Training for Better Emergency Management
UNHCR Syria in cooperation with UNHCR Global Learning Centre designed a one-week Workshop on Emergency Management specifically for Syria called the Syria Emergency Training (SET), which is an emergency preparedness training for its national staff.
UNHCR provides relief to families stuck in Moadamiyeh, al-Waer and Talbisah
Amid the increasing challenges, the UN Refugee Agency in Syria was quick to mobilize its resources to respond to urgent needs for families in the besieged city of Moadamiyeh city in Rural Damascus and to residents of al-Waer and Talbisah in Homs.
Remedial classes put Syrian displaced back on track
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Syria accelerates educational program supports students’ return to an interrupted education and acts as an effective deterrent mechanism from dropping out.