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Executive Summary
It is a fundamental right for refugees to return to their home country at a time of their own choosing in a voluntary, safe and dignified manner. Refugees are best placed to make that decision, based on their individual situation, that of their family and situation in their countries of origin.
The Syria crisis, now in its fourteenth year, remains one of the largest displacement crises in the world. Over five million registered Syrian refugees are hosted by neighbouring countries, which are suffering political, economic and social repercussions attributed to multi-layered regional and global crises in recent years. Meanwhile, in Syria, the political and security situation remain bleak and humanitarian and socio-economic conditions are worsening. Over 12 million Syrians remain displaced internally and in neighbouring countries.
UNHCR has been carrying out a regional survey on Syrian refugees’ perceptions and intentions on return since 2017 to ensure refugee voices are at the heart of discussions about their future. Refugees’ intentions and decision-making will remain the main guideline for planning and programming, together with the Comprehensive Protection and Solutions Strategy.
This report presents the findings of UNHCR’s ninth Return Perceptions and Intentions Survey (RPIS) among Syrian refugees.