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OPERATIONAL CONTEXT
The protracted crisis in Syria continues to affect millions of lives. The security situation in parts of the country remains unpredictable, and the economic situation is increasingly dire. In Syria, an estimated 90 per cent of the population lives in poverty, 12.9 million are food insecure, and 6.8 million are internally displaced. Having to contend with multi-faceted crises, 16.7 million people need humanitarian assistance, a 9 per cent increase from the previous year.
The February 2023 earthquakes further exacerbated the situation, killed some 6,000 people, and left nearly 13,000 injured. The infrastructure and economy, which had already deteriorated after 13 years of conflict, were further damaged. Many are in deep poverty and desperation, with 230,000 still displaced and vulnerable.
UNHCR in Syria continues to provide protection services and humanitarian assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, stateless people, and vulnerable host community members based on identified needs and vulnerabilities.
2024 POPULATIONS IN NEED
16.7 million people need humanitarian assistance
6.8 million people are internally displaced
2 million people live in informal settlements and camps
Over 17,000 refugees and asylum seekers registered with UNHCR
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS 2024
■ Maintain emergency preparedness and response capacity: UNHCR will preserve its readiness to respond to new emergencies, especially those that result in the displacement of people. In addition, the Office will be prepared to scale up cross-line assistance.
■ Enhance refugee protection, inclusion, and solutions: UNHCR will step up its involvement and engagement on refugee protection, enhance their inclusion into services and assistance provided by other actors (such as livelihoods support) and advocate for solutions.
■ Support solutions: UNHCR will further enhance its engagement with partners to strengthen the resilience of communities, including IDPs and those who have spontaneously returned.