News and Updates

News and updates

Here we publish updates about services, working hours and announcements.

New Ministry of Education Decision on School Admission for Students Returning from Türkiye

May 12, 2026

Pursuant to the provisions of the internal regulations of basic and secondary education schools, the Ministry of Education issued the decision (No. 943) dated 27 April 2026, which stipulates as follow….

UNHCR Call Center Working Hours Update

May 11, 2026

Please note that the UNHCR Call Center working hours have been updated. The Call Center will now operate from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday to Thursday. Thank you for your understanding…..

Important Update: Tuesday Protection Counselling – Appointment System

May 6, 2026

Due to the high number of Refugees and Asylum Seekers requesting protection counselling on Tuesdays, UNHCR Damascus is introducing an appointment system to better organize services and reduce waiting ….

Call Center Closure During Labour Day

April 29, 2026

Please be informed that the UNHCR Call Center will be closed on 30 April 2026 in observance of Labour Day. Normal operations will resume on the next working day. We wish everyone a safe and peaceful L….

Call Center Closure During Independence Day

April 14, 2026

Please be informed that the UNHCR Call Center will be closed on 16 April 2026 in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume on the following working day (Sunday). We wish everyone c….

Call Center Closure During Easter Holidays

April 2, 2026

Please be informed that the UNHCR Call Center will be closed on 05 April 2026 and 12 April 2026 in observance of the Easter holiday. Normal operations will resume on the following working day. We wish….

Announcement: Legal Assistance for Refugees and Asylum-Seekers in Damascus

March 19, 2026

Please be informed that, as of April 2026, legal counseling at UNHCR office will be discontinued. Legal counseling will be available exclusively through one of the following channels: Address: Damascu….

UNHCR Call Centre Closure During Eid al‑Fitr

March 19, 2026

Please be informed that the UNHCR Call Centre will be closed from 18 to 23 March in observance of the Eid Al-Fitr Wishing all Eid Mubarak!….

Important Update on Cash Assistance for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

March 17, 2026

Due to limited funding at the global level, UNHCR operations in Syria including the Multi-Purpose Cash Grant (MPCG) programme, has been affected. This means that assistance cannot continue for  e….