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New study finds child marriage rising among most vulnerable Syrian refugees

31 January 2017

A girl dresses as a bride for a march against child marriage and gender-based violence in Jezzine, Lebanon. © RET Liban

Resources

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #52 1-31 December 2016

Resource date: 31 December 2016

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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Women’s needs staggering as winter grips Aleppo, UN convoy finds

13 January 2017

UNFPA, with its partner the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, distributes hygiene kits in Aleppo during a recent assessment mission. © UNFPA Syria

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Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #51 1-30 November 2016

Resource date: 30 November 2016

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

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After escape, former ISIL slaves face new challenges

30 November 2016

The Dohuk Women's Centre offers specialized, sensitive care for survivors of ISIL's brutality. © UNFPA/Khetam Malkawi

Resources

Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #50 1-31 October 2016

Resource date: 31 October 2016

Author: UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub

News

Iraq centre brings specialized care to gender violence survivors

18 November 2016

Case workers finish a meeting at the survivors' centre in Dohuk. The facility provides a full range of support services for survivors of gender-based violence. © UNFPA Iraq/Turchenkova

News

With high child marriage rates among Syrian refugees, one girl takes a stand

02 November 2016

News

“I am a prey to all men”: Refugee women endure poverty, harassment, isolation

03 October 2016

Sham: a story of hope amid darkness

Read more about Sham: a story of hope amid darkness

Sham was born the day after her mother was evacuated from Daryaa, Syria. Her mother was transferred by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent to the hospital so she could give birth safely.

After Sham was delivered, she and her mother were moved to the Hirjaleh shelter, where they have been receiving UNFPA-provided medical care and support.

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