Khaled’s story, a Syrian returnee father
Khaled & his family are among over half a million people who have crossed into Syria from Lebanon, fleeing Israeli bombardment Their story highlights the challenges Syrians returning to Syria are facing, in a country where 90% of the population needs humanitarian...
UNHCR teams report from the Syria-Lebanon borders
Our teams at the Syria-Lebanon borders continue to report a very desperate situationOver 71% of arrivals to Syria are Syrian Many tell us they sold the little they had to afford the journey back home UNHCR is helping, but the needs are huge & more funding is...
Syria – UNHCR Representative of Syria, Mr.Gonzalo Vargas Llosa on the situation at the Syria-Lebanon border
The situation is dire for civilians devastated by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. More than 100,000 people have crossed into Syria so far. Learn what’s happening in this update on the escalating crisis in the region and how we are responding from UNHCR’s...
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi at Lebanon-Syria border
The massive influx of Syrian and Lebanese families fleeing from Lebanon into Syria demands urgent attention from the international community. UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, urges global solidarity to ensure that those affected by airstrikes and...
Fleeing deadly attacks in Lebanon – seeking safety in Syria
Thousands of people are fleeing deadly attacks in Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate civilian lives UNHCR is working with partners to help displaced people across Lebanon. Thousands of Lebanese and Syrians are also crossing the border to Syria UNHCR...
UNHCR’s Representatives in Lebanon and Syria update on the escalating crisis
The situation is dire for civilians devastated by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. More than 100,000 people have crossed into Syria so far. Learn what’s happening in this update on the escalating crisis in the region and how we are responding from UNHCR’s...
أيادي تصنع الأمل.
أيادي تصنع الأمل. أسماء، نازحة في مخيم العريشة بالحسكة – سوريا، توظف مهارتها في الحياكة لإعادة تدوير الملابس القديمة ومساعدة سكان المخيم على الاستفادة منها. تدعم المفوضية المبادرات المجتمعية مثل مشروع أسماء الذي يعود بالنفع عليها وعلى المجتمع...
In the heart of Al-Hasakeh governorate lies Areesha camp, where Syrian internally displaced persons (IDPs) are finding hope and purpose through innovative projects. Meet Asma, a resilient IDP who is making a difference by sewing clothes for her community using...
Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, Dana, an inspirational outreach volunteer, shares her message. “It is not necessary to be a volunteer to help society and people. With the kindness of your heart, you can support the people around you.”, said...
Our colleague Karthik on behalf of UNHCR Syria wishes the Government of Switzerland a Happy National Day....
From Evelien and the entire UNHCR team in Syria, Happy National Day...
In Aleppo, we celebrated the #WorldRefugeeDay at a UNHCR-supported community centre with refugees and the host community. Watch the video...