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Syria Humanitarian Bulletin Issue 27 | 4–17 June 2013

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Revised SHARP amounts to $1.4 billion to assist 6.8 million people inside Syria; $1 billion in unmet requirements until end 2013.

  • At least 93,000 Syrians killed so far in the conflict, according to OHCHR.

  • UN humanitarian agencies call for urgent access to affected populations in Rural Damascus.
    Cross-line inter-agency convoys bring aid to 215,000 people in Dar’a and Ar-Rastan; more than 1.2 million reached since end of January.

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UN humanitarian agencies in Syria request urgent access to affected populations in Rural Damascus

(Damascus, 12 June 2013) The United Nations is concerned about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Rural Damascus where several locations are increasingly difficult to access. The UN estimates that there are over 1.2 million people in hard-to-reach areas in Rural Damascus in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

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Syrian Arab Republic: UN-led relief convoys into hot-spot areas (January to 6 June 2013) [EN/AR]

UN-led relief convoys are primarily but not exclusively, accompanied by international UN staff. The convoys target hot-spot areas, seeking to reach people in urgent need of life-saving humanitarian assistance.

Convoys enhance humanitarian access through negotiations with actors on the ground and the establishment of by-pass routes. Once access into hot-spot areas has been established, agencies have been able to provide additional assistance through regular programme delivery.

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Under-Secretary-General Valerie Amos Remarks at the launch of the revised Syria Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan and Regional Response Plan [EN/AR]

Geneva, 7 June 2013

Excellencies,
Ministers,
High Commissioner Guterres,
Dr. Chan,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

When we last made an appeal for Syria, we hoped we would not have to do it again. But today, we are here to launch the biggest humanitarian appeal ever, for the people of Syria.

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8 things you need to know about the Syrian humanitarian crisis

The United Nations and its partners have dramatically increased their 2013 humanitarian appeal for Syria to approximately US$4.4 billion, from the $1.5 billion that was requested to cover January to June. This reflects the fact that the needs of people in Syria, and of those who have fled the country, are growing by the day.

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Revised Syria Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan (SHARP) January - December 2013

The events in Syria since March 2011 have resulted in significant humanitarian needs. Compared with the initial 2013 Syria Humanitarian Assistance Response Plan (SHARP), launched in December 2012, the crisis has further intensified and expanded into most parts of the country. Civilians across the country are bearing the brunt of the on-going violence with rising numbers of people killed, injured, displaced or otherwise affected in their living conditions.

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UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos - Press remarks on Syria humanitarian appeals launch, Geneva, 7 June 2013

The UN today increased its 2013 humanitarian appeal for the Syrian crisis to US$4.4 billion. This makes it the largest humanitarian appeal in history.

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Syrian Arab Republic: Humanitarian Snapshot (as of 5 June 2013) [EN/AR]

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Syrian Arab Republic: Humanitarian Dashboard (as of 5 June 2013)

SITUATION OVERVIEW

An estimated 6.8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. This includes 4.25 million internally displaced persons. People have increasingly limited access to basic services, including health care, water and sanitation. There is also a critical lack of supplies of life-saving medicines and medical equipment. Access to food and fuel is limited in many areas, and prices are prohibitive for poor people.

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UN agencies and partners launch largest ever humanitarian appeal for Syrians: US$4.4 billion needed for emergency aid for 2013

The UN increased its 2013 humanitarian appeal for the Syrian crisis to US$4.4 billion. Finding ways to deliver aid to the 2.9 million people living across conflict lines is a top priority.

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Syria Humanitarian Bulletin Issue 26 | 21 May – 3 June 2013 [EN/AR]

Revised appeal reflects the increase in the humanitarian caseload from 4 million people in December 2012 to an estimated 6.8 million people by April this year. The revised SHARP will be launched in Geneva on 7 June.

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UN humanitarian and human rights chiefs urge immediate safe passage for civilians, wounded, trapped in Al-Qusayr [EN/AR]

There may be as many as 1,500 wounded people in urgent need of immediate evacuation for emergency medical treatment. More than 10,000 have already fled to towns in the region.

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United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund 2012 Annual Report

The UN's Central Emergency Response Fund dispersed US$485 million to projects in 49 countries and territories in 2012 – the highest amount since its inception.

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Humanitarian Monitor Monthly Report - April 2013

HIGHLIGHTS

● In the West Bank, Palestinian injuries from Israeli security forces in 2013 twice as high as in 2012.
● Children as young as seven detained by Israeli forces in Hebron, according to international monitors.
● Restrictions on entry of materials delay WASH projects in Gaza.
● Thirty per cent increase in displacement from demolitions in 2013 in the West Bank.

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UN Emergency Fund releases $9.8 million in aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan

CERF has released US$9.8 million to support the establishment of a new camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan. More than 500,000 Syrian refugees have fled to Jordan since March 2011.

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Syria Humanitarian Bulletin Issue 25 | 7 – 20 May 2013 [EN/AR]

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mounting concerns that public health crisis may aggravate Syria humanitarian situation. 420,000 Palestine refugees unable to meet basic needs.
  • UN inter-agency cross-line assistance to almost 1 million Syrians despite security and access challenges.
  • Syrian refugee population up by nearly 1 million people since January.
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Syrian Arab Republic: UN-led relief convoys into hot-spot areas (January to April 2013) [EN/AR]

UN-led convoys include UNDSS, OCHA, UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF, UNRWA, UNFPA, WHO, UNDP, IOM and the Logistics Cluster.

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Syria Humanitarian Bulletin, Issue 24, 23 April – 6 May 2013 [EN/AR]

Movement by internally displaced persons continues to be large-scale and fluid, as many Syrians are displaced multiple times. The estimated number of IDPs now stands at 4.25 million.

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Syrian Arab Republic: People in Need and IDPs by Governorate - as of 16 April 2013

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Regional Humanitarian Funding Update (30 April 2013)

Situation Overview

  1. Consolidated and Flash appeals in the MENA region received US$ 674 million. The largest recipient was Syria, with US$339 million, followed by Yemen with US$196 million. In total, the appeals are 31.4% funded with a sho rtfall of 68.6%.

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