Humanitarian Crisis in Syria: UN Warns of Severe Funding Shortfalls

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The humanitarian crisis in Syria is far from over, despite a reduction in conflict levels in some parts of the country. Deputy Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis, David Carden, emphasized that seven out of every ten Syrians, approximately 16 million people, require aid, with 40% of needs concentrated in Idlib and Aleppo. The crisis has led to the displacement of seven million people over ten years, with the UN and its partners struggling to address the needs due to a severe funding shortage.

Key Takeaways:

  • The humanitarian crisis in Syria affects 16 million people, or seven out of every ten Syrians, who require aid.
  • 40% of the humanitarian needs are concentrated in Idlib and Aleppo.
  • Seven million people have been displaced due to the crisis over the past ten years.
  • The UN and its partners have secured only $179 million, less than 9% of the $2 billion needed to address the humanitarian needs by the end of June this year.
  • The humanitarian funding gap has already led to the suspension of essential services such as water and sanitation, safe spaces for women and girls, and other humanitarian activities across Syria.
  • The position of the Deputy Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Syria Crisis will be officially abolished as part of the UN's transition efforts to streamline the response under the leadership of Damascus.

Statistics:

  • 16 million people (7 out of every 10 Syrians) require aid in Syria.
  • 40% of humanitarian needs are concentrated in Idlib and Aleppo.
  • 7 million people have been displaced due to the crisis over the past 10 years.
  • $179 million secured by the UN and its partners, less than 9% of the $2 billion needed.
  • The humanitarian crisis in Syria has lasted for 10 years.

Sources:

  • David Carden
  • United Nations