HIGHLIGHTS
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC (FROM ALL CHANNELS)
440,021 reproductive health services 12,586 deliveries supported, including Caesarean-section deliveries 30,389 gender-based violence related services 15,800 Syrians benefited from reproductive health and genderbased violence related messages 40,100 dignity kits distributed 16 reproductive health kits distributed
UNFPA established a new women safe space in Syria. UNFPA established an obstetrics unit in one of the hard-to-reach areas in Southern Syria, through cross-border operations.
IN NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY THE CRISIS
16,000 reproductive health services delivered to Syrian refugees. 9,530 Syrian refugees benefited from reproductive health related messages through outreach and awareness acitivities. 18,000 gender-based violence related services delivered. 2,440 Syrian refugee boys and girls participated in activities in camps and host communities.
UNFPA established 8 women safe spaces in Turkey. 7 reproductive health delivery kits distributed in Jordan.
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CHALLENGES
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
The dramatic depreciation of the value of Syrian pound is affecting the ability of affected people to cope with the increase in living costs. As such, women can be exposed to different riskss including genderbased violence.
Limited financial resources are affecting the ability of UNFPA to expand the humanitarian response programmes.
Accessing beneficiaries to services is still a challenge in many areas due to the deteriorating security situation, restrictions of movement, lack of transportation and border crossing constraints.
Implementing of the humanitarian response is challenging due to limited capacity of implementing partners.
The deteriorating security situation in Dara’a creates difficulties in accessing medical facilities. Air strikes have targeted some health facilities, making provision of health services in some areas a challenge.
Staff availability and lack of supplies, especially medication and consumables, for new health facilities remain a challenge in the southern areas of Syria.
TURKEY
The economic conditions of Syrian refugees make it difficult for them to reach or access many of the programmes set up for their benefit.
The current legislation on employment for the Syrians under temporary protection increase hopes among the population for future employment opportunities.
Current security threats within and outside the borders of Turkey have had indirect negative impact on the programming.
IRAQ
There is a continuing lack of resources to sustain the on-going programmes.
EGYPT
Refugees are scattered over large urban areas in Egypt, making it challenging for most aid agencies to extend support to them. Moreover, since the population is still on the move, the allocation and provision of services continue to be difficult.