UNICEF Syria

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Recent news and stories

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Restoring safe water access for children and families

Funded by Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF), UNICEF is helping restore safe and reliable water services for vulnerable communities in Rural Damascus.

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Press release
17 July 2026

Republic of Korea renews support for children in Syria with US$7.95 million contribution

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Photo essay

A lifeline for returning families in Yarmouk Camp

UNICEF supports children and women with life-saving health and nutrition services as families return, recover and rebuild their lives

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Photo essay

Building hope, one visit at a time

UNICEF-supported mobile teams bring safe spaces, psychosocial support and vital services to children and families across southern Syria

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Photo essay

Building strong foundations for every child

UNICEF supports Early Childhood Education trainers to strengthen school readiness and promote children’s holistic development across Syria

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Press release
15 June 2026

Republic of Korea and United Nations mark culmination of phase one of the Reviving Hope, Restoring Services, Reaching Communities Initiative

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Latest on the situation of children

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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Appeal

Syrian Arab Republic Appeal

Humanitarian Action for Children

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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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Explainer

How to talk to your children about conflict and war

8 tips to support and comfort your children

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More parenting tips and resources
Parenting tips and reources in Arabic

Recent publications and resources

Annual report

Annual report 2025

Syria at a turning point: A new chapter for children

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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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Report

Delivering impactful results for every child and youth

Advocacy briefs

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Document

UNICEF Programme Service Mapping in Syria

Helping children and families find UNICEF-supported services across Syria

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UNICEF Syria Parenting

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

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What we do

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

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Reports, fact sheets and publications

Data and reports on the situation of children in Syria

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Stories from Syria

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

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