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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
The Inclusion Technical working group (ITWG) of the Northwest Syria Protection Cluster, with support from the Protection Monitoring and Analysis working Group (PMA WG) coordinated an assessment of protection risks impacts on Homeless1 in January 2024. 699 Homeless2 persons were consulted, living in 23 sub-districts within the governorates of Northern Aleppo and Idleb in Northwest Syria covering 86 locations communities, and 119 camp residences. The key findings of the assessment include:
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A significant portion of the population (73%) has never had a paid job, highlighting potential employment challenges and risks of homelessness. Gender plays a role in the dynamics related to accessing services, while family composition3 has less influence.
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Nearly half of the respondents do not believe homeless men and women have equal opportunities in the workplace, suggesting potential biases or challenges in the job market. A majority of respondents (58%) would be interested in participating in job training programs or other employment support services, indicating a strong desire to improve their employment prospects.
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(35%) don’t participate in community-based structures, demonstrating a readiness to engage with outreach initiatives. Additionally, (46%) exhibit partial engagement, indicating opportunities for enhancing involvement and maximizing benefits.
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Community Attitudes Towards Barrier Reduction: The majority (49%) display partial willingness, showcasing a varied sentiment within the community concerning addressing the homeless population's challenges.
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(55%) of respondents believe homeless individuals face unequal access to information on assistance and services. This underscore existing hurdles in ensuring homeless individuals receive accurate and timely information, impeding their ability to make well-informed decisions.
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A majority (56%) of respondents’ face difficulties obtaining official documents due to their homelessness, highlighting significant obstacles in accessing essential paperwork crucial for accessing services, employment, and housing.
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(68%) of respondents experienced verbal abuse, highlighting the pressing need for interventions to prevent and address the harassment faced by homeless individuals.
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(65%) of respondents are at risk of living in inadequate shelters, emphasizing the importance of enhancing safety and quality in temporary housing solutions for the homeless.
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(64%) of respondents face displacement due to natural disasters, exacerbating their already precarious living conditions and necessitating strategies to address this vulnerability. (61%) of respondent’s report experiencing GBV, indicating a critical need for targeted interventions to protect homeless individuals from various forms of abuse and violence.