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SYRIA: 10 years on


After a decade in crisis, a look at what lies ahead for the world’s largest forcibly displaced population – and how UNHCR is helping with your support


It’s a milestone no one wanted to mark. It’s a record no one wants to hold. Yet after 10 years of crisis in Syria, it is impossible to ignore the devasting impact on millions of families in dire need of humanitarian assistance.


The outbreak of war in Syria in 2011 led to one of the largest displacement crises in recent history. Syrians continue to be the largest forcibly displaced population in the world, including 6.6 million refugees and more than six million internally displaced people (IDPs).


While some have returned to their communities of origin in an effort to start over, challenges remain. Last September, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi met with refugee families in Zamalka, on the outskirts of the capital Damascus. The town had suffered extensive damage during six years of conflict. More than two years after the end of fighting, they were still struggling to repair their homes, find jobs, and secure food and medicine.


Shifting from an emergency response to longer-term durable solutions continues to be a key priority for UNHCR in 2021. With the generous support of donors, UNHCR is working with the government and our partners to provide critical humanitarian assistance, including community-based protection, shelter repair, vocational training and livelihood support, legal aid and documentation, primary health care and education.


Whether they remain within or beyond the country’s borders, in the face of immense hardship throughout this past decade, the Syrian people have demonstrated continued strength and resilience as they carry the hopes for better days ahead.


To help more Syrian refugee families visit unhcr.ca/syria


Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries


While Syrians have found refuge in countries worldwide the overwhelming majority — 83 per cent — are hosted by communities in neighbouring countries.


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Current number of Syrian refugees in each country:


•Turkey:


•Lebanon: •Jordan: •Iraq:


•Egypt:


3.6 million 910,600 654,700 245,800 129,200


Jordan Lebanon Egypt


Turkey Syria Iraq


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