Empowering Women and Youth in Syria: Collaborative Efforts under Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF)

WPHF's Funding Board, chaired by The United Nations Population Fund, (UNFPA), activated the Fund’s emergency response to the deadly earthquake in Syria on February 10th. This intervention underscores the critical role of WPHF in humanitarian and crisis responses, focusing on the protection of women and girls.

The allocation in Syria, as part of the WPHF Emergency Funding Appeal for Syria and Türkiye launched in February 2023, prioritized humanitarian and crisis response and the protection of women and girls.

WPHF relying on UN entities on the ground for grant-making. In Syria, UNFPA has been identified as the Management Entity for CSOs, leading efforts to empower women and youth through various initiatives.

Below are stories and interventions under the WPHF, showcasing the impact of these initiatives in Syria. Watch the videos to learn more about how WPHF and UNFPA are making a difference:

Empowering Sally and Thousands of Youths in Syria

Join us in this journey to discover how UNFPA empowers Sally and thousands of Youth in Syria with a diverse range of skill-building services and provides opportunities for professional development.

Empowering Youth for Sustainable Development: UNFPA's Work in Syria

We put young people, their talents, hopes, perspectives, and unique needs at the center of sustainable development. Let's see how UNFPA empowers Rahaf & thousands of Youth in Syria with a wide range of skills-building services and provides opportunities for professional development.

Empowering Youth in Syria Through Skills Building and Professional Development

Join us on this journey to know how UNFPA empowers Jamila and thousands of Youth in Syria with a diverse range of skills-building services and provides opportunities for professional development.

Hadeel's Journey: Empowerment through Skill-Building and Professional Development in Syria

Join us in this journey to discover how UNFPA empowers Hadeel and thousands of Youth in Syria with a diverse range of skill-building services & provides opportunities for professional development.

New Youth Friendly Area in Jableh

Launching a new Youth friendly space in Jableh, Lattakia . Thanks to the generous fund from Women's Peace & Humanitarian Fund.

Through these initiatives, UN in Syria are working tirelessly to ensure that the talents, hopes, perspectives, and unique needs of young people and women are placed at the center of sustainable development efforts in Syria. 

For more info, please check: 

UNFPA -Syria website 
https://syria.unfpa.org/en

UNFPA – Syria Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/UNFPASyria/