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UNHCR estimates that there are over 15 million Syrian and Iraqi internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees in the region. This coming winter, UNHCR plans to provide integrated winter assistance to over four million vulnerable Syrian and Iraqi IDPs and refugees to help them weather the adverse conditions.

The USD 245 million Regional Winter Assistance Plan is only 26 percent funded, with the majority of the country operations severely underfunded. UNHCR requires additional funding of USD 181 million, without which UNHCR will be forced to significantly reduce winter assistance to the most vulnerable.

UNHCR’s winter assistance will include cash payments, as well as distribution of winter items. Significant investment is also planned in preventative measures, such as insulating and repairing shelters and improving drainage in camps. The plan will be implemented in coordination with government agencies, partners and Clusters/Sectors.