An IRC worker talking to Syran women and a young child

Shattered lives

Syria

The International Rescue Committee provides lifesaving support to Syrians struggling to survive a war now in its twelfth year.

Country facts

Population: 17.5 million
People displaced by crisis: 12.3 million
Rank in Human Development Index: 151 of 189

IRC response

Started work in Syria: 2012
People assisted: Nearly 1.2 million in 2021

News and features

Women and girls
10 ways to help end violence against women and girls
No matter where women are, they are faced with threats of violence. Here's what must be done to tackle gender inequality - the root cause of violence against women.
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Syria crisis
One year later: The impact of the Syria-Türkiye earthquakes
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Earthquakes
Why are some earthquakes more devastating than others?
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Emergency Watchlist 2024
Why do some humanitarian crises go unaddressed?
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Climate finance
Why is climate finance so important?
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Press releases

Stories from Syria

“I miss the word ‘Papa’. I miss the word ‘my love’ from my wife, sometimes, I even miss hearing the footsteps of my kids at home.”

Hassan fled the war in Syria, in Greece he's found strength to rebuild his life with the help of his psychologist.

Read Hassan's story