Women in Syria are still homeless and vulnerable one year after earthquakes

Published on: 12/02/2024

A year after massive earthquakes devastated north-west Syria, many women are still living in temporary shelters and exposed to heightened risks like gender-based violence.

See how UNFPA has been supporting them and stay updated on our ongoing humanitarian response.

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Communities in healing, a year after two tragic earthquakes shook southern Türkiye

The team from the UNFPA-supported safe space for women and girls in Türkiye’s southeastern Malatya region during outreach work, where they share information about the services available. © UNFPA Turkiye/Eren Korkmaz
  • 06 February 2024
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Updates

Japan continues to prioritize the most vulnerable women and girls in humanitarian settings

31 Jan 2024

Setyelem, 29, suffered from the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. She received care thanks to UNFPA, with funding from the Government of Japan. © UNFPA Ethiopia
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Resources

UNFPA Overview of Funding Needs for the Regional Syria Crisis Response 2024

Resource date: Jan 2024

Author: UNFPA Syria

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New Zealand

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Effective 1 January 2022, UNFPA adopted a new revenue recognition policy; however, for the purposes of this website, information is presented based on previous policy to allow comparability of information across different years.

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Mr. President,
Distinguished Members of the Executive Board,
Colleagues and friends,

23 January 2019 Read Story

Italy

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BANGUI, The Central African Republic – A €5 million funding injection from Italy to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, will strengthen maternal and neonatal health services at the Central…
23 January 2024 Read Story
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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – A week after delivering her baby girl, Ms. Husun went back to the family health house where she gave birth, bringing food for the midwife who had assisted her. “This is an expression of my…
15 August 2023 Read Story
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NIMROZ, Afghanistan – “Wake up! We have a delivery!” Suhila Rasuli whispered urgently the phone so as not to wake up the rest of her family so early in the morning. The call had come from the Qala-e-Naw village. “A…
16 March 2023 Read Story

Finland

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Effective 1 January 2022, UNFPA adopted a new revenue recognition policy; however, for the purposes of this website, information is presented based on previous policy to allow comparability of information across different years.

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The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) is contributing USD $5.15 million to UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, for its life-saving work in Ukraine in 2025. After…
13 March 2025 Read Story
Statement
UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, notes with deep regret the termination of all funding agreements by the United States Government. These 48 grants, totalling approximately $377 million,…
28 February 2025 Read Story
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DNIPRO, Ukraine – A young mother stepped off the train in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, holding a small bag and guiding her five children with her other arm. She had fled the Zaporizhzhia region due to the war,…
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Resources

Regional Situation Report for the Syria Crisis - June 2023

Resource date: Jun 2023

Publisher: UNFPA Syria

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3 months on from the earthquakes, 5 reasons women and girls in Syria and Türkiye still need your support

UNFPA delivers dignity kits and basic health service support to people living in a temporary camp in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye. UNFPA and local partners are providing psychosocial support, dignity kits and health services across temporary camps in Syria and Türkiye. © UNFPA Türkiye/Gözde Kumru Uçak
  • 05 May 2023
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A race against time to rescue and support survivors in Türkiye and Syria

09 February 2023

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