Overview
The current turmoil in Syria has forced an estimated 60,000
refugees to flee in response to escalating violence between rebel
groups and government forces. Thousands of Syrians continue
to cross borders into Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq, with UNHCR
anticipating that many thousands more will need to flee their homes
in the coming weeks.
Since the uprising began in March 2011, the UN estimates that
clashes between rebels and government forces has seen almost 8,000
people killed and some 230,000 people displaced since the conflict
began.
The majority of those trying to escape the conflict flee with
nothing but the clothes on their backs. Please make a donation
today and help the UN Refugee Agency provide life-saving
shelter, assistance and protection for Syrians crossing into
Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq.
Note: Should the funds raised exceed the amount required to
meet the immediate and longer term needs of the people in the
affected areas, Australia for UNHCR will direct donations to
our Emergency Programs for Refugees to enable us to rapidly address
future emergencies as they occur.
How we help
The UN Refugee Agency is the lead agency coordinating the Syrian
Regional Response Plan - a joint effort between seven UN agencies,
27 national and international NGOs and partners, and the host
governments of Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq.
The Response Plan covers three key objectives:
- Registration, monitoring and protection;
- Emergency relief and assistance for approximately 100,000
refugees for at least 6 months and
- Contingency planning in case of a further mass influx of
refugees into neighbouring countries.
The key needs of those fleeing are for shelter, basic non-food
items (i.e. jerry cans, blankets, kitchen sets), healthcare and
education. UNHCR is on the ground coordinating relief yet the
crisis continues to escalate and the needs remain high. To help
UNHCR continue to provide life-saving assistance to those fleeing
Syria, please donate
today.
News
SYRIA: UNHCR appoints regional refugee coordinator for Syrian refugees - 13 March 2012
GENEVA, March 13 (UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency announced on Tuesday the appointment of a veteran of emergency operations to coordinate its approach to the refugee crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries, which have received some 30,000 Syrian civilians.
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