Syria

In Al-Hasakah, a city in northeastern Syria, Hanan, a 27-year-old textile worker, sits at her sewing station, threading a needle through thick fabric. About a year ago, her job was marked by unsafe conditions, meagre pay, and no formal contract. “Speaking out seemed impossible, I thought complaining would cost me everything,” she said.

In the rural town of Al-Mu’allaqa in NAGHA the Damascus countryside, an area once filled with military stores and munitions has now become a source of grave concern for its inhabitants, particularly the children. With the recent upheaval in Syria, this site, once a military hub, has become a hazardous place, vulnerable to all residents, including innocent children.

This publication highlights how NPA’s CVE Toolbox & Social Reintegration Programs are tackling radicalisation at its roots, reinforcing our efforts to counter violent extremism and establish sustainable reintegration pathways in NES.

The fall of the Syrian regime marks a historic and hopeful day for many Syrians. After over fifty years under brutal dictatorship, people are celebrating in Syria and around the world.

Over the past year, NPA’s Country Office in Syria has successfully concluded the establishment of a Damascus-based humanitarian mine action programme and built operational capacity to undertake survey and clearance operations.

Norwegian People’s Aid is establishing a Humanitarian Mine Action Programme in Syria.