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UNHCR sees signs of hope in Aleppo, despite destruction
“The soul of Aleppo is still there, and there is optimism and there is hope,” said Sajjad Malik, UNHCR Representative in Syria.
Restoring east Aleppo’s crippled clinics
With the humanitarian effort in east Aleppo now well underway, the scale and impact of the destruction continue to become clearer.
Aleppo – Hard pressed to cope
Survivors of fighting from East Aleppo are recovering amid harsh winter conditions, collective shelters of Jibreen, Aleppo.
The Lives of the People of Aleppo; their Hardship and their Hope
Amidst destruction and damage to most of the city, they went to check on their homes, only to find their homes in ruins after years of fighting.
UNHCR first visit to the ancient parts of the war torn city of Aleppo
UNHCR staff enter the ancient city of Aleppo, a World Heritage Site since 1986.
Aleppo – behind the numbers
Frontline humanitarian workers capture the heartache and hopes of the recently displaced.
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).