Donor funding decreased consistently from 2020 to 2022, followed by an increase in 2023. This was not sustained, as in 2024, there was a sharp decline in funding, resulting in the lowest funding received by SSHF in five years. The decrease in funding reflects a continuous drop in contributions.
The de facto Houthi authorities in Yemen should immediately and unconditionally release dozens of staff from the United Nations and Yemeni and international civil society organizations who were arbitrarily detained over the course of the past year, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today.
As Syria enters a pivotal phase of emerging from years of crisis, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has reaffirmed its support for a national recovery rooted in decent work, social justice and inclusive economic growth.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has welcomed the recent decisions by the European Union and the United States to lift a significant portion of sanctions imposed on Syria.
By 15 May 2025, around 156,000 Syrians returned to Syria from or via Lebanon. Given the significant changes in the Syria context, UNHCR, in close collaboration with the authorities, began designing programmes to support refugees who express an interest in returning, including “Go and See” visits.
Seven weeks on, the impacts of the 28 March earthquakes in central Myanmar continue to drive significant humanitarian needs, both for immediate relief and early recovery.
Millions of displaced Syrians could finally make safe, voluntary and informed decisions to return to the country if conditions are improved. External investments must also be committed to help rebuild ruined infrastructure and economy, according to a new report from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).
The All Girls Foundation for Development (AGF) launched a bold initiative to reach some of the most remote communities in the country. With support from the Yemen Humanitarian Fund,AGF rehabilitated and expanded four public schools in Al-Jafariyah, a district perched among the highest peaks of Raymah Governorate – including Al-Siddiq school.
Along with the catastrophic impact of the conflict and the refugee’s influx, Lebanon continues to face a multi-layered crisis characterized by deep-rooted vulnerabilities and acute humanitarian needs. The crisis is driven by a combination of factors, including financial and socio-economic downturn and political deadlock.
Since the fall of the former government on 8 December 2024 until the end of March 2025, some 372,000 Syrian refugees had returned to the country, while other refugees continue to express their intention to return home.
The National Council for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Lebanon (NCEILebanon) hosted a landmark seminar, on AI for a National Strategy in Lebanon, as an introduction to NCEILebanon AI Initiative
The event brought together government officials, academic leaders, and industry experts to lay the groundwork for Lebanon’s comprehensive national AI strategy.
Since its inception in 2014, the Syria Cross-border Humanitarian Fund (SCHF) has allocated almost $1.1 billion, ensuring that lifesaving assistance reached millions of vulnerable Syrians through the cross-border modality.
In 2024, SARD reached 292,866 individuals across northwest Syria and Türkiye’s Adıyaman Province. This report highlights the collective impact of our teams, partners, and donors over the past year—spanning the sectors of Shelter, Protection, Early Recovery, and more.
With continued support, we can help Lebanese families return to their homes and rebuild their lives with dignity. Together, we stand committed to delivering life-saving assistance and fostering resilience in the face of hardship.
The Lebanon Aid Tracking exercise aims to present an overview of all international funding flows to Lebanon including development, humanitarian, security, and all other types of funds to fulfil the humanitarian and development partners’ commitment to provide the government of Lebanon and partners with real-time and transparent information on aid flows coming to Lebanon.
As Yemen marks ten years of conflict and crisis, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that a widening chasm between rising humanitarian needs and the funding required to alleviate them risks leaving millions of Yemenis without access to food, healthcare and protection services.
Today marks 10 years since the start of conflict in Yemen. The devastating impacts of this conflict, a changing climate, a deteriorating economy and collapsing public services have led to a dire humanitarian situation, with over half of the population in need of assistance and protection services.
This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) during an interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic held on March 18, 2025.
In 2025, children in Lebanon are bearing the profound toll of the conflict that escalated across the country in 2024. A new UNICEF report exposes the deterioration of key support systems for children — such as safe learning environments, and access to healthcare, nutrition, and clean water — leading to heightened risks of exploitation, barriers to processing emotional trauma, and significant challenges to their cognitive and social development.
Ongoing turbulence and lack of investments in Syria’s civilian infrastructure threaten any attempts that Syrians are making to recover after 14 years of crisis.
