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We met with 3 talented refugee women living in Syria.

We met with 3 talented refugee women living in Syria.

We met with 3 talented refugee women living in Syria. We asked them what “hope” means for them and what they want to achieve with their talents. Join us in celebrating the refugees who inspired us through their stories, their strengths, and their talents....

Waed’s story

Waed’s story

This is the story of Waed. He lost his son and house during the earthquakes in February and is now trying to rebuild his life. With UNHCR’s cash assistance, he is able to rent a place for his family in Hama. This is a story of overcoming hardships....

UNHCR staff stand together with people affected by the earthquake

UNHCR staff stand together with people affected by the earthquake

UNHCR staff stand together with people affected by the earthquake. In addition to delivering assistance to those in need, UNHCR colleagues also collected winter clothes, shoes and other items to support the affected people in Aleppo, Hama and Jableh. The staff...

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visit to Syria

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visit to Syria

“The impact continues to be very hard on communities that…have gone through years and years of conflict and hardship.” UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visited Syria to meet with people affected by the devastating earthquakes....

Earthquake Syria response

Earthquake Syria response

In Damascus airport, UNHCR Representative in Syria, Sivanka Dhanapala, thanks #InternationalHumanitarianCity for transporting much needed relief items from UNHCR warehouses in Dubai to support families affected by the...