UNHCR Syria

UNHCR Syria Official page of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Syria.

Welcome to our community on Facebook, where we share and discuss the most powerful stories we hear from those who have been forcibly displaced. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist displaced people around the world and to help find lasting solutions for them. Set up with modest goals in 1950, UNHCR has since helped tens of mill

ions of people, picking up two Nobel Peace Prizes along the way for its vital humanitarian work. Working Hours:
Sunday: 9:00 - 15:00
Monday: 9:00 - 15:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 15:00
Wednesday: 9:00 - 15:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 15:00

24/06/2026

Returning home isn’t the end. It’s the first step toward rebuilding a life.

Ali’s story shows how a small opportunity can bring an entire future back to life. 💙



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23/06/2026

What does recovery really mean?

For many Syrians, it means more than returning home. It means having a voice in decisions that shape their future. It means access to services, livelihoods, documentation, safety, and the opportunity to rebuild a life with dignity.

We are honoured that the Area-Based Return Support (ABRS) Programme in Syria has received the Human Security Award.

This recognition reflects the resilience of Syrian communities and the power of partnership. Together with local authorities, communities, UN agencies, NGOs, and partners, ABRS has helped create conditions that support sustainable recovery and reintegration in areas of return.

One lesson has guided this work from the beginning: communities do not want only assistance—they want agency. They want to participate, contribute, and shape their own future.

This award belongs to the people rebuilding their lives, strengthening their communities, and demonstrating every day that recovery is not only possible—it is already happening.



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23/06/2026

When Yousef fled Dar’a in 2012, he could not have imagined that a learning opportunity in Zaatari Camp would shape his future.

There, he discovered a passion for storytelling—documenting the lives, hopes, and challenges of the community around him.

Today, he is back in Syria, working as a correspondent in the south and using his voice to amplify the stories of returnees and communities rebuilding after years of displacement.

Reuniting with UNHCR colleagues who knew him as a refugee is a reminder of how far his journey has come. As he rebuilds his own life, he is helping others share theirs.

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

23/06/2026

From displacement to return, UNHCR continues to stand by the Syrian people.

As the UNHCR Acting Representative in Syria, Aseer Al-Madaien says return must be safe and dignified.

23/06/2026

On , listen to the voices of Syrians.

Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed Al-Saleh reminds us: those who carried Syria to the world now have a vital role in rebuilding Syria.

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World Refugee Day in Latakia celebrated resilience, culture and community 🎶 From traditional music to a powerful dance o...
23/06/2026

World Refugee Day in Latakia celebrated resilience, culture and community 🎶 From traditional music to a powerful dance on displacement, it highlighted every child’s right to safety, play and education. As Setta, an Iraqi refugee, said: “Celebrating makes me feel at home.” 💙

دائرة العلاقات المسكونية والتنمية
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22/06/2026

On , refugees, local communities, partners, and authorities came together in Al-Hasakeh to affirm something simple but fundamental: our shared humanity.

Through music, stories, and community engagement, the event created space for dialogue, learning, and belonging, where people are seen not through labels, but as individuals with dignity, agency, and contributions that matter.

Because when we center humanity, solidarity becomes a practice, not a slogan.

Hope is present in every shared moment.

19/06/2026

On , we are reminded that every return is more than a journey home. It is a step toward rebuilding lives, restoring communities, and renewing hope for the future.

🎥 Watch stories of return, resilience, and the people who stand alongside refugees on the path to Syria’s recovery.

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Annalaura Sacco

“We feel relieved to be back!” says Abdullah, who just returned to Syria with his family through an organized voluntary ...
18/06/2026

“We feel relieved to be back!” says Abdullah, who just returned to Syria with his family through an organized voluntary return convoy facilitated by UNHCR, IOM Lebanon, in close cooperation with the General Authority for Borders and Customs.
After years away from home, the family is now heading to their home in Aleppo, determined to rebuild their lives and create a brighter future for their children.
Following a temporary pause, voluntary return convoys from Lebanon resumed on 17 June.
At Jdaidet Yabous border crossing, the General Authority for Borders and Customs simplified procedures, expediting transactions, and exempting luggage, personal belongings, and household items from fees, and UNHCR teams supported returnees with border procedures and provided information on available services, including legal assistance for obtaining civil documentation thus easing the burden on returning families.
Since July 2025, 16 convoys have supported the voluntary return of Syrian refugees from Lebanon.

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This week, Finland’s 🇫🇮 delegation visited Aleppo to meet displaced families, refugee returnees, and community members r...
14/06/2026

This week, Finland’s 🇫🇮 delegation visited Aleppo to meet displaced families, refugee returnees, and community members rebuilding their lives after years of crisis.

At Akburhan camp and a UNHCR-supported community centre in Karm Al Doadoa, the delegation met women heading households, caregivers, and families returning from Türkiye and Lebanon. Through conversations with community members, they gained first-hand insight into the challenges people face and the support they need most.

The visit highlighted essential protection services for women, children, and persons with disabilities, including children with autism and developmental disabilities. Delegates also toured key facilities, including the camp health point and school, and joined group discussions focused on community priorities.

The visit reaffirmed the importance of community-based protection, access to essential services, and continued
international support for families working to rebuild their futures.

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