Press release
One year after devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, consequences continue to reverberate for affected children and families
NEW YORK/AMMAN/GENEVA, 6 February 2024 – One year after the deadliest earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria’s recent history, the impacts of the catastrophe continue to reverberate for children. For those in Syria, the impact is compounded by the effects of a wider ongoing humanitarian crisis. The two initial devastati...
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Kuwait contributes US$17 million to boost delivery of essential services to children impacted by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
AMMAN/DAMASCUS /GENEVA, 19 June 2023 - The State of Kuwait has contributed US$17 million in humanitarian funding towards UNICEF support for delivering essential education, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene services and supplies to earthquake-affected children and families in Türkiye and Syria. Millions of ...
Report
Earthquake response: Humanitarian situation report: 3 to 31 May 2023
UNICEF alongside partners, scaled up lifesaving assistance to children and families affected by the earthquake and made a strategic shift in the response, moving towards supporting people recover, through the rehabilitation/reconstruction of damaged infrastructure and restoration of basic services. UNICEF and part...
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Earthquake emergency cash response - June 2023
This report provides the findings of the rapid Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) survey, which was conducted among earthquake-affected families who benefitted from UNICEF’s emergency cash assistance in Aleppo governorate. The survey was conducted among families caring for children with disabilities who benefitted...
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Earthquake safety information
Experiencing an earthquake is scary for anyone, but especially for children. These devastating events aren’t preventable or predictable, but if you and your family live in an area at risk, then it’s important to take steps to be as prepared as possible. Children always benefit from having a plan in place and the a...
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Earthquake emergency cash response - May 2023
This report presents the findings of the rapid Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) survey, which was conducted among earthquake-affected families who benefitted from UNICEF’s emergency cash assistance in Hama governorate. The household survey was conducted among families enrolled in the Integrated Social Protection...
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Earthquake response: Humanitarian situation report: 12 April to 2 May 2023
UNICEF and partners supported 140,286 children (70,272 girls and 70,014 boys) to access formal or non-formal education in a safe and gender sensitive environment to date, including early learning, self-learning and remedial classes. Prefabricated classrooms with gender sensitive WASH prefabs have been installed to...
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Humanitarian response snapshots January to March 2023
These snapshots provide an update on the situation and needs of children as well as information on UNICEF’s response and funding requirements. It covers the whole of Syria. The following snapshots are available for download: Infographic overview Health and nutrition Education Child protection Water, sanitation and...
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Earthquake response: Humanitarian situation report: 29 March- 11 April 2023
UNICEF and partner’s emergency response is being strengthened through harnessing the invaluable support of 5,370 young volunteers, including 2,705 adolescent girls and young women, who despite themselves being affected by the earthquakes are eager to get involved as strategic partners in helping other earthquake a...
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Devastating earthquakes impact infrastructure, displacement, and education in Syria
There are many unsung heroes involved in the humanitarian response to the earthquakes that hit Syria and Turkiye on 6 February 2023. Among them are teachers, principals, healthcare workers, engineers, and so much more. It’s been over two months now since the massive tremors sent people fleeing from their homes, an...
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Earthquake response: Humanitarian situation report: 22 - 28 March 2023
Ongoing displacement continues to raise child protection and genderbased violence concerns, including sexual exploitation and abuse. Over-crowding, lack of privacy and insufficient quality and quantity of gender and age- appropriate facilities, including WASH, represent significant risks for women and girls in par...
Press release
Japan contributes US$1.3 million to boost access to child protection, water and sanitation services, and hygiene supplies in earthquake affected areas in Syria
DAMASCUS, 28 March 2023 – The Government of Japan has contributed US$1.3 million to UNICEF to provide vulnerable children and their families in earthquake affected areas in Syria, clean water, good sanitation, hygiene supplies, and child protection services. “Living in a clean environment is the most necessary for...