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Nadeem is one of the 350,000 refugees who returned to Syria since 8th December. Like many refugees, he found his house partially destroyed. The walls were down, the windows and the door were missing. But despite the challenges, Nadeem told us that he wants to live in his

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More than 350,000 Syrian refugees returned home since the fall of the Assad Regime on 8th December and many more plan to return in the next year. Once they are back home, returnees need critical support in shelter, livelihoods, protection, including mental health support and to

More than 350,000 Syrian refugees returned home since the fall of the Assad Regime on 8th December and many more plan to return in the next year.

Once they are back home, returnees need critical support in shelter, livelihoods, protection, including mental health support and to
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Today, UNHCR distributed critical aid including blankets, solar lamps and jerry cans to 150 displaced families in Rmeleh (Jableh), in Latakia Governorate in Syria's costal areas, to respond to the dire humanitarian needs.  This is the first humanitarian distribution we were

Today, UNHCR distributed critical aid including blankets, solar lamps and jerry cans to 150 displaced families in Rmeleh (Jableh), in Latakia Governorate in Syria's costal areas, to respond to the dire humanitarian needs. 

This is the first humanitarian distribution we were
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16.7 million Syrians rely on humanitarian aid. Half are children.   Hospitals are in ruins. Medecines are scarce. Electricity is a luxury. People are also facing the deadly threats of landmines. Millions of children are out of school. An entire generation is at risk.   But there

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More than 3 million Syrians - refugees, displaced - may decide to return home this year. Leaving them without support would be disastrous. Without housing, electricity, water, work, security, returns will stop. People will move again... Remember 2015? unhcr.org/news/speeches-…

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For a number of years, UNHCR Syria has supported 122 community centres across Syria, which provide vital services to vulnerable Syrians, including returning refugees. As a result of the funding crisis we are currently facing, many of these centers will be closing in the next

For a number of years, <a href="/UNHCRinSYRIA/">UNHCR Syria</a> has supported 122 community centres across Syria, which provide vital services to vulnerable Syrians, including returning refugees. 

As a result of the funding crisis we are currently facing, many of these centers will be closing in the next
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Many Syrians are spending their first Eid in years in their homeland. This is a moment of hope. Many of those who were in exile reunite with their loved ones. They enjoy family reunions and traditions at home. But they also face huge needs as they go back to destroyed

Many Syrians are spending their first Eid in years in their homeland.

This is a moment of hope.

Many of those who were in exile reunite with their loved ones. They enjoy family reunions and traditions at home. 

But they also face huge needs as they go back to destroyed
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We are launching our newsletter featuring news and human stories from UNHCR Syria. The March 2025 newsletter includes : 🔹High Commissioner Filippo Grandi Statement at the 19th Brussels conference on Syria and our joint United Nations call. 🔹UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador Yusra

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As of today, more than 400,000 Syrians have returned home voluntarily from the region since the change in power on 8th December. The scenes witnessed daily by UNHCR at the border continue to be deeply moving and inspiring. With even a modest increase in the support we can

As of today, more than 400,000 Syrians have returned home voluntarily from the region since the change in power on 8th December. 

The scenes witnessed daily by UNHCR at the border continue to be deeply moving and inspiring. 

With even a modest increase in the support we can
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Since 8th December, close to 450,000 Syrians from the region have voluntary returned to Syria. More than 1 million internally displaced persons have returned in the same period.  But two vital questions arise: ▪️How many more refugees will choose to go home in the coming

Since 8th December, close to 450,000 Syrians from the region have voluntary returned to Syria. 

More than 1 million internally displaced persons have returned in the same period. 

But two vital questions arise:

▪️How many more refugees will choose to go home in the coming
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“For the first time in decades, there is a spark of hope, including for the millions of Syrians who remain displaced today, 4.5 million of them refugees in neighbouring countries.” Today, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency High Commissioner, Filippo Grandi addressed the Security Council and highlighted

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Today in New York I discussed the situation of Syrian refugees and displaced people with foreign minister Asaad Al-Shaibani. We agreed on the crucial importance of supporting early recovery, to ensure that returnees have access to services, housing, infrastructure and jobs.

Today in New York I discussed the situation of Syrian refugees and displaced people with foreign minister Asaad Al-Shaibani. We agreed on the crucial importance of supporting early recovery, to ensure that returnees have access to services, housing, infrastructure and jobs.
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How does it feel to go back home after 7 years in an IDP camp ?   “I wish everyone to feel the same joy as I feel today. I have been waiting for this moment for seven years. There is nothing left to fear now. ”   This is what Shahrzad told us as she was leaving Areesha camp in

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Thank you Sweden for your commitment to UNHCR and Syria. During their visit, the Swedish delegation spoke to vulnerable families who recently returned home after years of displacement outside their country and benefitted from UNHCR’s shelter rehabilitation. Thank you🇸🇪🙏🏻

Thank you Sweden for your commitment to UNHCR and Syria.

During their visit, the Swedish delegation spoke to vulnerable families who recently returned home after years of displacement outside their country and benefitted from UNHCR’s shelter rehabilitation.

Thank you🇸🇪🙏🏻
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Visited Al-Hol w/ the UNHCR Rep & our NES team. The situation is dire—funding cuts have made an already fragile context even more dangerous. The UN stands ready to support safe, dignified returns. All states must step up & take responsibility for repatriating their nationals.

Visited Al-Hol w/ the UNHCR Rep &amp; our NES team. 
The situation is dire—funding cuts have made an already fragile context even more dangerous. 

The UN stands ready to support safe, dignified returns. All states must step up &amp; take responsibility for repatriating their nationals.
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Shelter is one of the priority needs mentioned to us by returnees.   After years of displacement, families often return to their hometowns only to find their homes damaged and looted.   While the needs are immense, humanitarian actors such as UNHCR Syria can make a difference

Shelter is one of the priority needs mentioned to us by returnees.
 
After years of displacement, families often return to their hometowns only to find their homes damaged and looted.
 
While the needs are immense, humanitarian actors such as <a href="/UNHCRinSYRIA/">UNHCR Syria</a> can make a difference
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UNHCR has been advocating for sanctions relief for Syria since the fall of the Assad regime. This announcement by President Trump can also have a major positive effect on supporting the large scale, sustainable voluntary return for millions of Syrian refugees and IDPs who have

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500,000 Syrian refugees have now returned home.   I referred to this landmark moment in an interview with the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).   Since the fall of the Assad regime, we have a historic opportunity to fulfill the hope of millions of refugees and internally displaced

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We had a very constructive meeting today with Stefano Sannino, Director General for MENA European Commission and Michael Ohnmacht, Chargé d'affaires @EUsyria on the great opportunities for the voluntary return of refugees to Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.  Thank you European

We had a very constructive meeting today with <a href="/SanninoEU/">Stefano Sannino</a>, Director General for MENA <a href="/EU_Commission/">European Commission</a> and <a href="/M_OhnmachtEU/">Michael Ohnmacht</a>, Chargé d'affaires @EUsyria on the great opportunities for the voluntary return of refugees to Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. 

Thank you European
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Hussein, a father of 3 young children, returned to Syria with his family after spending 12 years as a refugee in Jordan.  "For me, Syria is better than any other country. I was born in Syria, I lived in Syria, and all my sweet memories are rooted here", he told us. However,

Hussein, a father of 3 young children, returned to Syria with his family after spending 12 years as a refugee in Jordan. 

"For me, Syria is better than any other country. I was born in Syria, I lived in Syria, and all my sweet memories are rooted here", he told us.

However,