ATUL KUMAR

Chief of Advocacy & Communication, UNICEF Syria.

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Join Kitka Goyol, Chief of WASH & Climate, Environment & Energy, as he shares updates on the response to the floods in Deir-ez-Zor.

While water levels are starting to recede, the impact remains severe. With 40 out of 170 water treatment plants currently out of service, access to safe water remains under threat for thousands of children and families.

UNICEF and partners are working urgently to assess damage and restore critical systems to help communities recover.

Every child deserves access to safe water.

#DeirEzzor #Syria #WASH #ForEveryChild

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[UNICEF in Syria -يونيسف سوريا @UNICEFinSyria]

This Parenting Month, UNICEF Syria is sharing simple parenting tips to support you through everyday moments, because every small step helps children grow, learn and thrive.

Small moments of play build trust and support healthy development.

Learn more tips on how play supports your child’s growth:
https://t.co/qvZNhOeyBU

#EarlyMomentsMatter
#ParentingMonth

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[UNICEF in Syria -يونيسف سوريا @UNICEFinSyria]

UNICEF joined the Government of the Republic of Korea and UN partners in marking the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Reviving Hope, Restoring Services, Reaching Communities initiative.

With over US$38 million in support, including a US$15 million UNICEF component, more than 1.3 million people gained access to health, education, and safe water services across Syria.

Strong and sustained partnerships are essential to continue delivering for every child.

#ForEveryChild #Syria #Partnerships

Read the full Press Release:
https://t.co/J00RxRlRio

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بحضور سعادة سفير جمهورية كوريا وممثل عن السيد محافظ حلب، اجتمع ممثلون عن برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي، واليونيسف، و برنامج الأغذية العالمي و منظمة الصحة العالمية إلى جانب السلطات المحلية هذا الأسبوع في مدينة حلب للاحتفاء باختتام المشاريع المدعومة من جمهورية كوريا في سوريا.

وسلط الحدث الضوء على أبرز النتائج المتحققة بفضل دعم جمهورية كوريا، وأعاد التأكيد على الالتزام المشترك بدعم المجتمعات في سوريا من خلال مواصلة التعاون وتعزيز الشراكات الفاعلة.

وتتوجه اليونيسف بجزيل الشكر إلى جمهورية كوريا على مساهماتها القيّمة في دعم الأطفال والأسر في مختلف أنحاء سوريا، وتواصل هذه الشراكة الإسهام في توسيع فرص الوصول إلى الخدمات الأساسية، بما في ذلك التعليم والصحة والمياه، بما يعزز رفاه الأطفال والأسر وقدرتهم على الصمود.

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[UNICEF in Syria -يونيسف سوريا @UNICEFinSyria]

Following the floods that affected Deir-ez-Zor, UNICEF teams responded on the ground to meet pressing needs. While floodwaters have started to recede, the aftermath remains and new needs continue to emerge.

Children are facing both new and existing risks.
As families return to damaged homes, children face increased dangers, including drowning and exposure to unexploded ordnance.

In close coordination with the government, UNICEF and its partners are responding to these needs by supporting the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, including water systems, distributing hygiene kits, and providing essential services to children and their families.

UNICEF remains committed to Addressing the needs of every child in Syria.

#ForEveryChild, #Protection

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[UNICEF in Syria -يونيسف سوريا @UNICEFinSyria]

Parenting does not come with a manual.

Every parent deserves support, practical advice and trusted information to help children thrive.

Visit the UNICEF Syria Parenting Hub for tips and advice:

https://t.co/gdKB5l3adQ

#EarlyMomentsMatter
#ParentingMonth

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With the generous support of the Republic of Korea, UNICEF is installing 50 high-quality water pumps to support 450,000 people.

Implemented in coordination with the Syrian Water Establishment, the project is strengthening groundwater wells and pumping stations in key areas across Damascus and Rural Damascus, helping families and children access the safe water they need, especially during periods of increased demand.

By supporting essential water infrastructure, this partnership is helping communities become more resilient and reducing the risks of water shortages and water-related diseases for children and families across Damascus.

Read the full article:

https://t.co/mQwCjMCGqG

#ForEveryChild
#Water

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With the presence of H.E. the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea and a representative of the Governor of Aleppo, representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) alongside local authorities, gathered this week in Aleppo to mark the successful completion of projects supported by the Republic of Korea in Syria.

The event highlighted key results achieved thanks to the support of the Republic of Korea and reaffirmed a shared commitment to supporting communities across Syria through continued collaboration and strengthened partnerships.

UNICEF extends its sincere appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its valuable contributions children and families across Syria. This partnership continues to help expand access to essential services, including education, health and water, contributing to improved well-being and resilience in communities across the country.

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UNICEF was pleased to participate in welcoming His Excellency, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, during a two-day visit to Aleppo to witness the impact of Korea’s support for children, families, and communities.

During the visit, His Excellency visited the Al-Kifah school compound in eastern Aleppo, where UNICEF, with support from the Republic of Korea and other partners, is restoring access to education through the rehabilitation of schools damaged by years of conflict. The intervention includes the only secondary school for girls in the area and will help provide safe and inclusive learning opportunities for hundreds of children.

With increasing numbers of returning families in Aleppo, expanding access to quality education remains essential. The visit reflected the strong partnership between UNICEF and the Republic of Korea in advancing children's right to education and expanding access to safe, quality learning environments that help girls and boys reach their full potential.

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A joint mission of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, WHO and UNICEF Syria visited Deir-ez-Zor, where they met with local health teams to listen to priorities on the ground and discuss ways to strengthen immunization services, especially in remote areas.

With the support of Gavi, and in close partnership with WHO and the Ministry of Health, UNICEF Syria assists the Ministry of Health in expanding vaccine coverage by supporting mobile teams and health centres to bring vaccination services closer to children and families.

This support is also critical to strengthening cold chain systems, helping ensure vaccines are safely stored, transported and delivered where they are needed most.

Together, we continue to protect children and communities across Syria from vaccine-preventable diseases.

#ForEveryChild, #vaccines.

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[UNICEF in Syria -يونيسف سوريا @UNICEFinSyria]

Despite damage to water infrastructure caused by the floods in Deir-ez-Zor, UNICEF and partners acted quickly to help keep safe drinking water flowing without interruption.

Through Water, Sanitation and Hygiene interventions, including reinforcing embankments, supporting water treatment plants, water trucking, fuel provision and hygiene supplies, UNICEF continues to help protect children and families’ access to safe water.

Support UNICEF’s work to help every child access safe water and essential services.

#ForEveryChild, #safeWater.

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Yesterday in Damascus, during Gavi’s visit to Syria, representatives from Gavi, WHO, and UNICEF held two meetings with H.E. Dr Mohammad Yosr Bernieh, the Ministry of Finance and H.E. Dr Musab Al Ali, the Ministry of Health

Discussions focused on expanding vaccine coverage nationwide, as well as strengthening collaboration and exploring funding support modalities.

UNICEF emphasized it’s support to the Ministry of Health in enhancing strategies and improving the efficiency of vaccine distribution across Syria.

Ensuring every child receives life-saving vaccines must remain a top priority—strong sustained collective actions are critical to reaching those most at risk.

#VaccinesWork #Immunization #Syria #GlobalHealth #gavi #unicef #WHO

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A knock on the door, and a step towards hope 💙
In Najih village, Dar’a, UNICEF teams are moving door to door, meeting families where they are, listening, registering, and responding.

Behind each door is a story of resilience. Families who have returned after years of displacement are rebuilding their lives from almost nothing, relying on unpredictable seasonal work to meet their daily needs. For many, even the basics remain out of reach.

Through UNICEF’s cash assistance programme, funded by the Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF), vulnerable families are now being identified to receive cash in support, helping them put food on the table, buy clothes for their children, or make long-awaited repairs to their homes.

“This support comes at a critical time,” says Fares, a father of five. “It will help us meet our most urgent needs.”

For children like Salam, it means small but meaningful joys, like going to the market with her mother. For parents, it restores something even greater: choice, dignity, and a sense of stability.

This initiative is just beginning, but already, it is planting seeds of hope across communities that need it most.

#ForEveryChild, #Protection
#SyriaHumanitarianFund
#InvestInHumanity

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Yesterday, UNICEF Syria Representative, Meritxell Relaño Arana, visited Deir ez-Zor, and discussed several priorities of the flood response with the Director of International Cooperation. The focus was on strengthening emergency interventions and restoring critical infrastructure across different sectors such as water, sanitation, hygiene, protection, health and education.

During the visit, she met with families living in shelters affected by the floods, listening to their concerns, urgent needs, and hopes for their children. She visited a water project where UNICEF is working to restore safe water supply following flood damage.

Strong partnerships are critical for an effective crisis response. UNICEF remains committed to working closely with partners to support flood-affected communities and ensure that every child in Syria has access to critical services.

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At the start of her field visit to Al-Hasakeh last week, UNICEF Representative met with the Governor to discuss the evolving situation for children and families during this period of transition.

The meeting focused on the most urgent needs affecting communities and on how UNICEF, in cooperation with the Governorate, can help address these priorities. Discussions also explored opportunities to restore and strengthen basic services, which are critical to supporting the safe, dignified and sustainable return of families.

UNICEF reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with local authorities to improve access to education, health, protection and other essential services for every child.

Investing in children is key to helping communities recover and building a more hopeful future for all.

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Yesterday, UNICEF Representative visited Ras al Ain and met with local authorities to discuss the evolving situation for children and families, with a focus on access to essential services, education, health, water, and the ongoing governance transition.

The visit comes at a critical time for Ras al Ain, where years of conflict and service disruptions has affected children and vulnerable families, and affected communities explore ways of returning safely.

UNICEF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government efforts, strengthening essential services, and working with local partners to ensure that every child has access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

#ForEveryChild, #EveryRight

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This week in Aleppo, with colleagues from the European Union, we visited Ak Burhan Camp, where we met with families and partners supporting children and caregivers.

We saw firsthand UNICEF-supported child protection activities, including mental health and psychosocial support, child protection awareness sessions and parenting programmes, alongside education support.

We engaged with families, especially mothers in focus group discussions, where they shared their concerns, recommendations and hopes for their children.

The visit highlighted a shared commitment to ensuring every child is protected, supported and given the chance to thrive, no matter the circumstances.

UNICEF thanks the European Union for their steadfast support to children and families, and for their continued partnership in delivering critical services on the ground.

#ForEveryChild, #Protection

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[UNICEF in Syria -يونيسف سوريا @UNICEFinSyria]

Flooding along the Euphrates continues to impact children and families across Deir-ez-Zor and Ar-Raqqa. More than 19,000 people have been affected. Over 800 homes and agricultural land have been flooded, and critical water infrastructure has been damaged, leaving many communities without access to safe water.

UNICEF is supporting emergency response efforts by helping restore water treatment plants, trucking safe drinking water to affected communities, distributing hygiene kits in shelters, maintaining water facilities, and installing solar-powered lighting to help protect women and children.

Together with partners, UNICEF is also providing psychosocial support, parenting sessions, hygiene promotion and awareness on drowning prevention to help keep children safe during this crisis.

More support is urgently needed to reach vulnerable children and families and help communities recover.

#ForEveryChild, #EveryRight

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[UNICEF in Syria -يونيسف سوريا @UNICEFinSyria]

Flooding along the Euphrates River in Deir-ez-Zor and Ar-Raqqa is affecting vulnerable communities, placing additional pressure on children and families already facing hardship. Learn how UNICEF is responding to urgent needs and helping families recover.

Help UNICEF reach those most in need.

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عقدت الأمم المتحدة مشاورات بشأن سبل دعم طلاب السويداء لتقديم امتحاناتهم النهائية. وقد استندت هذه المشاورات إلى الاهتمام المشترك بالطلاب وسلامتهم وضمان نزاهة العملية الامتحانية.