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Safe water and sanitation services restored in Jibreen

With support of UN Joint Programme, UNICEF restores life-saving water and sanitation services in Aleppo, protecting children’s health and dignity

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Immunizing Syria’s future: Delivering lifesaving vaccines

UNICEF supports immunization efforts in Syria, helping bridge critical gaps to reach children with the vaccines that protect their lives

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Supporting children at a critical moment of return

As families arrive from Lebanon through the Joussieh border crossing, UNICEF delivers integrated services to meet urgent needs and restore hope

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Press release
04 April 2026

Children in Syria remain at deadly risk from explosive remnants of war

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Children participate in Explosive Ordnance Risk Education

UNICEF protects children and caregivers by strengthening community awareness of explosive risks

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Living through scarcity: One family’s fight for water

UNICEF restores access to safe water for families in As Sweida

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Situation report

Response snapshots 2026

UNICEF commitments in terms of planned targets to reach and funding required

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Situation report

Humanitarian flash updates: Escalation of violence in Aleppo

Update on the situation and needs of children, and information on UNICEF’s response and funding requirements

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Situation report

Humanitarian situation reports 2025

Snapshot of current needs and response - concise operational document to support the coordination of the humanitarian response.

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Syrian Arab Republic Appeal

Humanitarian Action for Children

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Situation report

Six months of renewed hope for children and young people

Advocacy brief - June 2025

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UNICEF Syria fact sheets

UNICEF aims to reach children no matter where they are or live.

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Parenting in focus

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UNICEF Programme Service Mapping in Syria

Helping children and families find UNICEF-supported services across Syria

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Explainer

Vaccines for children: Your questions answered

Parents’ most frequently asked questions about vaccines

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Explainer

How to talk to your children about hate speech

How to help your child recognize hate speech and know what to do when they encounter it

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How to talk to your children about conflict and war

8 tips to support and comfort your children

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Parenting tips and reources in Arabic

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Flagship report

The danger beneath their feet

Explosive remnants of war: The invisible threat to children in Syria

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Delivering impactful results for every child and youth

Advocacy briefs

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UNICEF Programme Service Mapping in Syria

Helping children and families find UNICEF-supported services across Syria

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Children and armed conflict - UNSG Annual Report

Summary of the Syrian Arab Republic

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Helping parents in Syria to raise happy, healthy and smart children.

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Syria continues to face one of the most complex emergencies in the world and learn how we respond.

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Data and reports on the situation of children in Syria

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Stories about children, their families and the people we work with from Syria

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