The conflict in Syria has generated the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with an estimated 6.2 million people internally displaced and over 5.6 million refugees in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt. The ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’ pledging conference in Brussels on 12–14 March comes at a critical time. As the crisis enters its ninth year, up to 250,000 refugees could return to Syria, with the government now having reclaimed the vast majority of the country's territory. At least $5.5 billion will be required to support the response. Donors should prioritise education, the rights of women and girls, work opportunities and reconstruction. |
