Page Press centre Access news, multimedia resources and expert commentary on children’s issues and UNICEF’s work in Syria. Page 05/24/2018 Media contacts For media queries please send your questions to: Press release 12/29/2020 The European Union contributes €7.5 million towards UNICEF programmes supporting the most vulnerable children and families in Syria More than one million people to benefit from access to life-saving services across the country Press release 11/16/2020 Kuwait Fund contributes US$4 million supporting UNICEF’s COVID-19 response in Syria Millions of vulnerable people to benefit from awareness messaging and access to life-saving services across the country Press release 08/24/2020 The European Union contributes €1.5 million to UNICEF COVID-19 response for vulnerable children and families in Syria More than one million people to benefit from improved access to life-saving services across the country Press release 06/24/2020 UNICEF and WHO support a national immunization campaign in Syria, amid the COVID-19 pandemic More than 210,000 Children under the age of five across Syria catch up on their vaccines. Statement 03/23/2020 Interruption to key water station in the northeast of Syria puts 460,000 people at risk as efforts ramp up to prevent the spread of Coronavirus disease From Fran Equiza, UNICEF Representative in Syria Press release 03/05/2020 UNICEF, WFP chiefs wrap up two-day visit to Syria. UN officials call for cessation of hostilities and protection of children as conflict is about to enter its 10th year Statement 02/26/2020 Children and teachers killed as schools and kindergartens at Statement attributable to Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Statement 02/04/2020 More than 6,500 children forced to flee in northwest Syria UNICEF calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities to protect children and deliver unimpeded humanitarian assistance. Press release 01/16/2020 Japan contributes $2.8 million to UNICEF’s emergency response for children in northeast Syria Over half a million people to benefit from improved access to life saving water, sanitation and hygiene services Press release 12/11/2019 Finland strengthens access and quality of learning for children in Syria with a €3 million contribution to UNICEF Press release 10/25/2019 UNICEF and partners provide vaccinations in Syria and Iraq At least 80,000 children flee their homes due to violence in northeast Syria Prev 1 1 2 Next