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3 March 2019
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The UN in Syria expresses grave concern about the plight of civilians fleeing Deir-ez-Zor; calls for urgent funding to scale up response

DAMASCUS, 28 FEBRUARY 2019 The United Nations (UN) in the Syrian Arab Republic remains gravely concerned about the plight of thousands of civilians fleeing the last ISIL-held areas of Al-Baghouz in... Read more

25 February 2019
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For Syrian engineering students, a hackathon increases employment opportunities

  Ongoing conflict in Syria has created a shortage in resources and jobs for young people. Investing in the education, health and livelihoods of young people is investing in the future, yet too many... Read more

19 February 2019
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118-truck convoy delivers urgent aid to stranded residents in Rukban, Syria 16 February 2019

UNFPA brought critical reproductive health supplies to resident of the settlement, where conditions are dire. © UN in Syria RUKBAN, Syria – As part of the largest-ever humanitarian... Read more

18 February 2019
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UNITED NATIONS AND SYRIAN ARAB RED CRESCENT COMPLETE DELIVERY OF ASSISTANCE TO RUKBAN

  United Nations Nations Unies الأمم المتحدة   UNITED NATIONS AND SYRIAN ARAB RED CRESCENT COMPLETE DELIVERY OF ASSISTANCE TO RUKBAN DAMASCUS, 15 February 2019   The United Nations and... Read more

22 January 2019
Press Release

THE UNITED NATIONS IN THE SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC STATEMENT EXPRESSING CONCERN FOR THE PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS IN HAJIN AND CONDITIONS IN RUKBAN

DAMASCUS, 15 January 2019 The United Nations in Syria is gravely concerned about the protection of thousands of people who are estimated to remain trapped by ongoing hostilities in ISIL-held areas of... Read more

26 November 2018
Press Release

Joint UN Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Statement by the Heads of UN agencies, UNFPA, UNDP, UNICEF and UN WOMEN, calling for solidarity with survivors and survivor advocates and women’s human rights defenders who are working to prevent and... Read more

3 November 2018
Press Release

UNFPA joins SARC and UN-interagency convoy to deliver humanitarian assistance to women and girls stranded at Rukban camp

  UNFPA joins SARC and UN-interagency convoy to deliver humanitarian assistance to women and girls stranded at Rukban camp Damascus, 03 Nov 2018   The United Nations and Syrian Arabic Red Crescent (... Read more

1 November 2018
Statement

Opening Remarks by Dr. Natalia , UNFPA Executive Director

Check against delivery     Arab Regional ICPD@25 Review Conference   Opening Remarks by Dr. Natalia Kanem UNFPA Executive Director     9:00-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, 30 October 2018 Beirut, Lebanon   Dr.... Read more

29 October 2018
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"Her psychological disposition has remarkably changed. I can see her smiling more often, especially when she knows she has a lesson", Nivine’s mother

Women and Girls in Syria build resilience through Safe Spaces

Women and girls are often left behind when investments, and dialogue on social services, education, employment and health care take place. Women and girls represent the most vulnerable group in their... Read more

17 October 2018
Press Release

The State of World Population 2018

  HQ / 2018 / 4   17 October 2018     The State of World Population 2018   The power to choose the number, timing and spacing of children can bolster economic and social development, new UNFPA... Read more

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