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11,482 refugees
4,759 asylum-seekers
671 new individuals registered and 61 individuals recognized as refugees
Registration and Identity Management
Registration of people seeking international protection is critical, as it enables the early identification of individuals with specific needs and their referral to available protection responses. Additionally, registration provides comprehensive population data needed for programme planning including shelter, food, health, water and sanitation, cash-based interventions and other forms of assistance. UNHCR identification cards provided to refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR constitute proof of legal identity, can prevent arbitrary arrest and refoulement, and facilitate greater freedom of movement. The cards also enable refugees and asylum-seekers to apply for legal residency, register vital events (such as birth registration), and access basic assistance in Syria. Between January and December 2024, UNHCR registered 671 individuals (new registrations), mainly comprising Iraqi and Sudanese nationals. Additionally, 14,877 identification cards, including renewals were issued, representing a 4% decrease compared to 15,463 cards issued between January-December 2023. This is mainly due to the inactivation exercise1 conducted in June 2024. The registration helpline received 7,853 calls during the reporting period.