Syria

Country facts

Population: 17.5 million
People displaced by crisis: 12.3 million
Rank in Human Development Index: 151 of 189

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Started work in Syria: 2012
People assisted: Nearly 1.2 million in 2021

News and features

Hopeful news
̽��ѡ psychologist named one of BBC's 100 Women of the year 2024
Samia has been chosen as one of the inspiring and influential women worldwide. This recognition is because of her essential role in offering psychological support to displaced communities in northeast Syria.
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Global crises
The top 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2025
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EU Aid
Is the EU turning its back on people caught in crisis?
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Reproductive Health
Photo story: ̽��ѡ health workers resolve to provide urgent primary and reproductive health services in Syria
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Voices from Syria
Meet the young refugee mother in Syria weaving control into her life
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Press releases

Stories from Syria

“I miss the word ‘Papa’. I miss the word ‘my love’ from my wife, sometimes, I even miss hearing the footsteps of my kids at home.”

Hassan fled the war in Syria, in Greece he's found strength to rebuild his life with the help of his psychologist.

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Syria

Country facts

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News and features

̽��ѡ psychologist named one of BBC's 100 Women of the year 2024

The top 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2025

Is the EU turning its back on people caught in crisis?

Photo story: ̽��ѡ health workers resolve to provide urgent primary and reproductive health services in Syria

Meet the young refugee mother in Syria weaving control into her life

Related reports & resources

Syria Multi-Sector Needs Assessment - March 2024

Transforming Tomorrow: Innovative Solutions for Children in Crisis - Learning from Ahlan Simsim’s experience in the MENA region

Seed Security in Fragile and Climate Vulnerable States: System Disruptions and Solutions for Niger, Pakistan, South Sudan and Syria

Press releases

The ̽��ѡ scales up humanitarian response as assessment reveals displaced Syrians in the northeast of the country face mounting health and safety risks

The ̽��ѡ calls for sustained peace in Syria

The ̽��ѡ and Sesame Workshop’s Ahlan Simsim is a Finalist in Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards

Amid growing humanitarian needs in Syria, the ̽��ѡ and the EU continue to provide essential services to vulnerable communities

Stories from Syria

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Syria

Country facts

̽����ѡ response

News and features

̽����ѡ psychologist named one of BBC's 100 Women of the year 2024

The top 10 crises the world can’t ignore in 2025

Is the EU turning its back on people caught in crisis?

Photo story: ̽����ѡ health workers resolve to provide urgent primary and reproductive health services in Syria

Meet the young refugee mother in Syria weaving control into her life

Related reports & resources

Syria Multi-Sector Needs Assessment - March 2024

Transforming Tomorrow: Innovative Solutions for Children in Crisis - Learning from Ahlan Simsim’s experience in the MENA region

Seed Security in Fragile and Climate Vulnerable States: System Disruptions and Solutions for Niger, Pakistan, South Sudan and Syria

Press releases

The ̽����ѡ scales up humanitarian response as assessment reveals displaced Syrians in the northeast of the country face mounting health and safety risks

The ̽����ѡ calls for sustained peace in Syria

The ̽����ѡ and Sesame Workshop’s Ahlan Simsim is a Finalist in Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards

Amid growing humanitarian needs in Syria, the ̽����ѡ and the EU continue to provide essential services to vulnerable communities

Stories from Syria

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̽��ѡ response

̽��ѡ psychologist named one of BBC's 100 Women of the year 2024

Photo story: ̽��ѡ health workers resolve to provide urgent primary and reproductive health services in Syria

The ̽��ѡ scales up humanitarian response as assessment reveals displaced Syrians in the northeast of the country face mounting health and safety risks

The ̽��ѡ calls for sustained peace in Syria

The ̽��ѡ and Sesame Workshop’s Ahlan Simsim is a Finalist in Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards

Amid growing humanitarian needs in Syria, the ̽��ѡ and the EU continue to provide essential services to vulnerable communities