UNHCR’s Grandi appalled at suffering of civilians in Syria
Consequences of seven-year conflict represent colossal human tragedy, says UN refugee chief, blaming continued violence on failure of political will.
Consequences of seven-year conflict represent colossal human tragedy, says UN refugee chief, blaming continued violence on failure of political will.
Hundreds of thousands of people remain trapped in the besieged Syrian enclave of Duma in Eastern Ghouta. Sajjad Malik, the UNHCR Representative in Syria, says the area is “on the verge of a major disaster.”
Abdul Kader and his family moved from one neighbourhood to another five times inside Homs in Syria, as brutal fighting closed in around them. Now, he is determined to rebuild his home and life.
It has been seven years since the start of the conflict in Syria. Here are seven key facts to know about the ongoing crisis.
Bahjat Joubi and Adel Sakkal dream of creating a successful business inspired by both their Syrian roots and the warm welcome they have received in Canada.
Alaa and her baby sister, Muna, live at Azraq Camp in Jordan where UNHCR has helped to supply their family with the essentials so sorely needed to stay warm during winter.
For Abu and Um Waleed, the gift of winter cash assistance has brought warmth into their home—in more ways than one.
A look at how winter cash assistance is providing life-saving aid to a Syrian refugee and her family.
“In this time of unprecedented need, many governments capable of being champions are instead turning their backs on their international obligation to assist refugees,” writes UNHCR Canada representative Jean-Nicolas Beuze.