News and Updates

Updated information on Cash and Transportation Assistance for Syrian Returnees

18 June 2025

Please note that “Syria is Home” website is updated with new information on Cash and Transportation Assistance. for more information, please visit the website and read the question under Assistance and financial support. ➞

June Message

17 June 2025

UNHCR and its partners enforce a Zero Tolerance Policy for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Please CLICK HERE to watch a video that provides a guide on when, how, and where to report sexual exploitation and abuse. The UN Refugee Agency, addresses both sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and sexual harassment (SH), and provides clarification for […] ➞

Closure of UNHCR offices during Eid Al Adha

05 June 2025

Please be informed that UNHCR offices will remain closed on Sunday 8th June 2025 for Eid Al Adha. We wish you a peaceful holiday. ➞

Border Movements and Working Hours during Eid al-Adha

04 June 2025

The General Authority for Land and Sea Ports issued a circular regarding the movement of passenger and truck crossings at border crossings during the days of Eid al-Adha. According to the circular, the movement of passengers and trucks through the Syrian BCPs during the days of Eid al-Adha will be as follows: Passengers: shall be […] ➞

Funding Reductions

Recent global developments have significantly impacted funding for humanitarian and development organizations. This reduction is affecting UNHCR globally, in all countries where we work. UNHCR’s ability to provide assistance, protection, and solutions for all individuals in need is decreasing globally. However, we continue to advocate with donors and other stakeholders, including the private sector, to […] ➞

Beware of scammers and fake accounts!

26 March 2025

⚠️ Alert: UNHCR Syria DOES NOT provide Resettlement to Syrians. All UNHCR services and those of our partners are FREE! Never share your personal data or information related to UNHCR registration and bank account with anyone claiming to be offering assistance, resettlement or cash. To report, share or verify information, contact UNHCR offices and the […] ➞

Batch Inactivation Exercise March 2025

06 March 2025

UNHCR Syria is updating its registration records and data of all refugees and asylum-seekers registered with us. Why? UNHCR regularly reviews its data of refugees and asylum-seekers to ensure that they are up to date. This allows us to plan and implement our activities and programmes effectively. What will happen? On 31st of March 2025, […] ➞