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21 August 2025
Statement by Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula on the United Nations Scales Up Humanitarian Response in As-Sweida Amid Escalating Needs
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19 August 2025
Statement by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula on World Humanitarian Day
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14 August 2025
UNCT Syria Newsletter- July 2025
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The Sustainable Development Goals in Syrian Arab Republic
The Sustainable Development Goals are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. These are the goals the UN is working on in Syria:
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Standing with Syrians
🌍 The UN remains steadfast in its commitment to Syria:
✅ Delivering aid
✅ Promoting peace
✅ Building resilience
We need collective action to meet the growing needs.
✅ Delivering aid
✅ Promoting peace
✅ Building resilience
We need collective action to meet the growing needs.
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Press Release
24 October 2024
Statement On the recent attack on the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria by UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula [EN/AR]
The crossing is the main route for people escaping the escalating hostilities in Lebanon to Syria.In addition to blocking the flow of life-saving humanitarian aid, this latest attack is forcing parents to carry their children and belongings as they navigate their way between two huge craters in the road in a bid to seek safety.It is unacceptable for this critical lifeline for tens of thousands of civilians, including women and children, to be struck – not once, but twice.There have also been airstrikes close to other border crossings between the two countries. These airstrikes are driving people to find alternative routes, which can take longer and be more perilous, into Syria.I call for an immediate end to such attacks, which pose serious risks to people fleeing danger. Civilians must be protected at all times and wherever they are. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Press Release
15 March 2023
Joint Statement by the UN RC/HC a.i. for Syria, Mr El-Mostafa Benlamlih, and the RHC for the Syria Crisis, Mr Muhannad Hadi, on the 12 Years’ Anniversary of the Syria Crisis
Syria remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian and protection emergencies with 15.3 million people across the country assessed to be in need of humanitarian assistance this year -- the highest number of people in need since the onset of the conflict. Syria also remains one of the largest displacement crises in the world, with 6.8 million people displaced inside the country, many several times over, and at least 6.8 million living as refugees outside of Syria. Millions of Syrians are being pushed to the brink of survival amidst a collapse of basic services, ongoing cholera outbreak, increasing food and energy prices and an economic crisis. The devastating earthquake in February has added yet another layer of tragedy and despair, where 8.8 million people were affected. The Syrian people have shown remarkable resilience and steadfastness throughout this protracted emergency. The humanitarian community is fully committed to continue to support those most in need with life-saving assistance wherever they are across Syria. We will also support the resilience and early recovery of communities. Humanitarian assistance, however, is not sufficient or sustainable. There must be a durable and comprehensive solution to end the conflict in Syria. All stakeholders must show the determination to continue pursuing lasting peace for the Syrian people to rebuild their devastated lives.
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14 August 2025
UNCT Syria Newsletter- July 2025
Key developments include the delivery of life-saving aid to As-Sweida through a major UN convoy, emergency funding to respond to wildfires in Lattakia, and the deployment of mobile health teams to support displaced populations. The newsletter also underscores the UN’s concern for children’s psychosocial wellbeing and showcases progress in food security, with emergency rations and fortified wheat flour reaching millions.Support for women and families continues through health services and hygiene kits, while infrastructure recovery is underway with the rehabilitation of Al-Rastan Bridge and urban planning initiatives in Aleppo. Education efforts are advancing with training for hundreds of educators, and the first voluntary refugee return convoy from Lebanon marks a hopeful step forward.As Syria navigates a post-conflict landscape, the UN calls for sustained international support to rebuild lives and restore stability.
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13 July 2025
UNCT Syria Newsletter- June 2025
Key developments include a high-level UN delegation visit to Idleb and Aleppo, a strong condemnation of the tragic bombing at St. Elias Church in Damascus, and the commemoration of World Refugee Day with a message of hope from UNHCR’s Filippo Grandi. The newsletter also showcases progress in health, education, and housing, with reopened facilities, new infrastructure, and humanitarian aid reaching vulnerable communities. As Syria navigates a post-conflict landscape, the UN calls for sustained international support to rebuild lives and restore stability.
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22 May 2025
UN Joint Programme Partners Visit Aleppo to Observe Progress and Deepen Engagement
The United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP) welcomed its partners — @DenmarkMFA, @cooperazione_it, @aics_it, and @coopita_beirut — to the historic city of #Aleppo. This visit marked a significant moment of solidarity and shared commitment to advancing recovery and resilience in Syria.During their mission, the delegation visited schools, health centres, and small businesses — key pillars of community life — to observe firsthand how the collective efforts of #UNJPAgencies are revitalizing basic services, supporting livelihoods, and fostering resilience in communities affected by years of crisis. As they walked through the neighborhoods their support will help transform, the partners engaged directly with local residents, listening to their stories, understanding their needs, and witnessing the tangible impact of joint programming. These interactions underscored the importance of community-driven recovery and the value of inclusive, area-based approaches.The UN Joint Programme is designed to deliver integrated, equitable access to essential services, restore food systems, and create dignified, sustainable livelihood opportunities for targeted communities. It also plays a vital role in rebuilding trust and promoting cooperation across social divides.Under the leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator, the Programme harnesses the strengths of six participating UN agencies, each contributing unique expertise to a unified vision of recovery and resilience. This visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of the UN and its partners to stand with the people of Syria on their path to a more stable and hopeful future.
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06 December 2024
In one word, it’s catastrophic’: Syria’s humanitarian response at a standstill
The humanitarian situation in Syria has reached devastating new lows following the latest hostilities in Aleppo and elsewhere, compounding the country's ongoing struggles after 13 years of war.With 178,000 newly displaced people and hundreds of civilian casualties, the crisis is escalating rapidly, leaving families without vital support as humanitarian operations are forced to a halt. Speaking to UN News’s Khaled Mohamed, Adam Abdelmoula, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, paints a dire picture of the worsening crisis and highlights the international response required to mitigate it. Audio Credit
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27 October 2024
ReliefWeb page from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
The ReliefWeb page from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) provides updated reports on the humanitarian situation in Syria, focusing on the displacement crisis resulting from the conflict in Lebanon. The reports include details on response efforts by organizations such as UNRWA and UNHCR and serve as an important information source for stakeholders in humanitarian work.
Link to the page : Humanitarian Updates on Syria's Displacement Crisis
Link to the page : Humanitarian Updates on Syria's Displacement Crisis
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Press Release
21 August 2025
Statement by Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula on the United Nations Scales Up Humanitarian Response in As-Sweida Amid Escalating Needs
The United Nations and humanitarian partners are mobilizing resources and intensifying efforts to address the growing humanitarian needs in As-Sweida and surrounding areas hosting displaced populations, following weeks of clashes that have severely impacted civilians and disrupted essential services. During a visit to As-Sweida on 20 August, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, expressed appreciation to the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic for its support and facilitation of the mission. This cooperation enabled the UN delegation to assess the humanitarian situation on the ground and engage directly with affected communities, local officials, and civil society organizations. Over 190,000 people have been displaced, the majority within As-Sweida Governorate. Many are sheltering in schools, raising urgent concerns as the academic year approaches. Dignified and safe solutions must be found for displaced families to ensure children’s uninterrupted access to education.Health services are under severe strain. Hospitals and clinics are facing acute shortages of essential medications, including insulin, dialysis supplies, and cancer treatments. Medical staff are working tirelessly under difficult conditions and require urgent support to continue saving lives.“The humanitarian conditions in As-Sweida and displacement sites in Dar’a and Rural Damascus are dire. Civilians have borne the brunt of the violence and urgently need support,” Mr Abdelmoula said. “Local civil society organizations are playing a vital role in supporting displaced and host communities. Their efforts deserve recognition and sustained resources to expand their reach and impact”, he added. Meanwhile, local markets are experiencing severe shortages, and prices for basic goods are soaring. Families are waiting in long lines for fuel and essential commodities. Humanitarian assistance alone cannot resolve these challenges. Restoring safe and reliable flows of commercial goods is critical to stabilizing the situation and preventing further deterioration. In coordination with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, the United Nations and humanitarian partners have dispatched 12 aid convoys to date, delivering a broad range of life-saving assistance. Over 300,000 people are currently being reached each month with some form of humanitarian aid.Despite these efforts, the response remains constrained by limited funding. The United Nations calls on donors to stand in solidarity with the people of As-Sweida and across Syria by urgently scaling up support to meet the most pressing needs.The United Nations remains committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the sustained, principled delivery of humanitarian assistance to all communities in need.
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Press Release
19 August 2025
Statement by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula on World Humanitarian Day
I speak not only as a humanitarian, but as a survivor. On 19 August 2003, I was present at the Canal Hotel in Baghdad when a bomb took the lives of 22 of my colleagues. That day changed my life. It reminded me that humanitarian work, while noble, does not come without a price. I carry the memory of those we lost, and I remain profoundly grateful for the dedication of humanitarians who continue to serve in the face of danger.
In Syria, the cost has been high, hundreds of humanitarian workers—including health professionals and volunteers—have been killed in the line of duty. And humanitarians keep paying the price.
These incidents are not isolated—they are part of a disturbing pattern of violence against those who serve.
Despite these risks, we have never left Syria. Since introducing the concept of “stay and deliver” during my first tenure as Resident Coordinator in 2012, the UN has remained present in every part of the country. We continue to stand with the people of Syria, delivering life-saving assistance and advocating for their rights and dignity.
This year, we call for an end to the attacks on humanitarians and civilians and impunity under International Humanitarian Law. It is a call to ensure that those who serve are not targets, and that their work is respected and safeguarded.
On this day, we remember our fallen colleagues. We honor their legacy by continuing their mission. And we call on all actors—governments, armed groups, and communities—to protect humanitarian workers and ensure safe access to those in need. #ActForHumanity.
Let us act for humanity. Let us stand together. And let us never forget those who gave everything so that others might live.
In Syria, the cost has been high, hundreds of humanitarian workers—including health professionals and volunteers—have been killed in the line of duty. And humanitarians keep paying the price.
These incidents are not isolated—they are part of a disturbing pattern of violence against those who serve.
Despite these risks, we have never left Syria. Since introducing the concept of “stay and deliver” during my first tenure as Resident Coordinator in 2012, the UN has remained present in every part of the country. We continue to stand with the people of Syria, delivering life-saving assistance and advocating for their rights and dignity.
This year, we call for an end to the attacks on humanitarians and civilians and impunity under International Humanitarian Law. It is a call to ensure that those who serve are not targets, and that their work is respected and safeguarded.
On this day, we remember our fallen colleagues. We honor their legacy by continuing their mission. And we call on all actors—governments, armed groups, and communities—to protect humanitarian workers and ensure safe access to those in need. #ActForHumanity.
Let us act for humanity. Let us stand together. And let us never forget those who gave everything so that others might live.
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Press Release
12 August 2025
Japan contributes USD 5.5 million for upgrading informal settlements in Syria
The funding will support a two-year project by UN-Habitat, the UN entity responsible for cities and human settlements. It is aimed at improving living conditions in informal settlements – communities that were home to an estimated 40 per cent of Syria’s urban population before the crisis and have since faced widespread destruction.The contribution agreement was signed today in Nairobi by Mr. Hiroshi Mattura, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Nairobi, and Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat.The project, titled “Improving Living Conditions in Informal Settlements to Promote Return,” will directly benefit more than 81,000 individuals, including returning refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The numbers are expected to grow as more Syrians return to their cities. As of 31 July 2025, more than 746,000 Syrians have returned from neighbouring countries, and over 1.5 million IDPs have returned home.Following the collapse of the previous regime in December 2024 and the devastating earthquakes of February 2023, Syria’s cities have been left with shattered infrastructure, collapsing services, and mounting humanitarian needs. Informal settlements in Aleppo and Homs are particularly vulnerable, lacking access to basic services such as water, electricity, sanitation and safe housing.UN-Habitat emphasizes a rights-based, inclusive approach focused on rehabilitating urban functions and securing housing, land and property rights. This approach will help safeguard vulnerable populations and avoid potential human rights violations.Through this partnership, UN-Habitat plans to:Develop participatory recovery plans with local communities, including disaster risk reduction strategies;Support tenure security, housing, land and property rights for returnees and vulnerable groups;Restore essential urban services including water and sanitation systems, electricity, roads, waste management and public spaces.The Government of Japan is a longstanding partner of UN-Habitat and a leading donor to humanitarian recovery efforts in Syria. Since 2022, Japan has contributed more than USD 21 million in support of UN-Habitat projects aiding vulnerable communities in Syria.For further information, please contact:Rima Zeiter, Communication lead in UN-Habitat Syria Programme rima.zeiter@un.org
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Press Release
31 July 2025
Statement by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula on the Humanitarian Convoy to As-Sweida Governorate
With over 175,000 people displaced in recent weeks and humanitarian needs escalating rapidly, this operation represents a significant step toward expanding access and scaling up the humanitarian response in affected areas of southern Syria.“I want to sincerely thank the interim Government for its constructive engagement in facilitating this convoy,” said Mr. Adam Abdelmoula, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria. “We also appreciate the Government’s earlier support in enabling the safe and orderly relocation of UN personnel and their dependents from As-Sweida. These actions reflect a shared commitment to the protection of civilians and the delivery of principled humanitarian assistance”The United Nations remains committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the sustained, principled delivery of humanitarian assistance to all communities in need and to further scale up the response in As-Sweida and throughout Syria, where humanitarian needs remain severe.
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Press Release
10 July 2025
Press release by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, on the Emergency Allocation of USD 625,000 to Support the Wildfire Response in Lattakia
The funds will enable humanitarian partners—primarily the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC)—to deliver urgent assistance to thousands of people affected by the fires.“The wildfires have had catastrophic consequences on the local communities and require our immediate attention,” said Abdelmoula. “We stand in solidarity with the people of Syria during this emergency and will continue to do everything within our capacity to support partners in responding to those most in need.”While assessments are ongoing in 60 communities, initial reports indicate that the blazes have displaced thousands of individuals, destroyed agricultural land and critical infrastructure, and severely disrupted the livelihoods of communities in the coastal region.The UN is coordinating closely with local authorities and humanitarian partners on the ground and stands ready to mobilize further support as required.“I call on international donors to provide urgent support in response to this emergency that already appears to be spiraling out of control,” said Abdelmoula. “Timely and flexible funding is critical to saving lives and protecting communities in moments of crisis.”For more information:
Tamim Elyan, Communication Officer, Humanitarian Coordinator Office, Email: telyan@iom.intSevim Turkmani, Public Information Officer, OCHA Syria, E-mail: sevim.turkmani@un.org
Tamim Elyan, Communication Officer, Humanitarian Coordinator Office, Email: telyan@iom.intSevim Turkmani, Public Information Officer, OCHA Syria, E-mail: sevim.turkmani@un.org
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