Voices from the Ground: Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis. (Winter 2013)

07 January 2013

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An Action Brief on Syria

In recent months ICAN’s staff have held regular in-person and online consultations with Syrian civil society activists based inside the country or those who have recently left. They are providing relief and development support to refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). They speak of the humanitarian threats, security, political, economic and psycho-social challenges that people are facing and the emergence of a nascent but committed civil society. The international community must recognize their resilience, and aspirations for the future, and support their efforts to withstand the impact of war. Their work is a testament to the dignity and humanity of Syrians and provides a glimpse of a peaceful pluralistic Syria for which they are striving.

This brief summarizes key priorities and recommendations on immediate humanitarian issues that must be addressed by the international community.

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