Published : 28-01-2025
Action Group | London
Palestinian refugees in Syria face dire living and financial conditions, enduring severe humanitarian challenges in camps like Al-Adeen in Homs and others. These include limited access to basic services such as food, health, and education. In this already strained environment, UNRWA’s decision to close its office in the Homs camp has exacerbated the refugees’ suffering and raised serious concerns about their future. A similar decision to close the agency’s office in Sayyida Zeinab camp was reversed after public outcry.
The closure of UNRWA’s office in the Homs camp threatens to halt essential services, including:
• Food Aid: Many refugees rely on UNRWA’s assistance for their basic nutritional needs. The closure increases the risk of hunger and malnutrition.
• Health Services: Refugees depend on UNRWA for healthcare. The cessation of these services poses significant dangers to their wellbeing.
• Education: UNRWA schools provide vital education for Palestinian students. The office’s closure jeopardizes the educational process, endangering students’ futures.
• Psychological and Social Support: Refugees also benefit from UNRWA’s social services, and their absence will intensify hardships.
The Action Group urges UNRWA to reconsider its decision to close the office in Al-Adeen Camp, Homs, and to refrain from further actions that would exacerbate the refugees’ plight. It calls for the continued provision of essential services to Palestinian refugees in Syria.
Additionally, the Action Group encourages Palestinian refugees to safeguard UNRWA facilities and institutions, while asserting their right to hold peaceful sit-ins and voice their demands.
The Action Group emphasizes the importance of supporting Palestinian refugees in camps and gatherings, urging collective efforts to secure their basic rights and improve their living conditions. It calls on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities by providing the necessary support to Palestinian refugees, enabling them to live with dignity.
Action Group for Palestinians of Syria | 01-28-2025
Action Group | London
Palestinian refugees in Syria face dire living and financial conditions, enduring severe humanitarian challenges in camps like Al-Adeen in Homs and others. These include limited access to basic services such as food, health, and education. In this already strained environment, UNRWA’s decision to close its office in the Homs camp has exacerbated the refugees’ suffering and raised serious concerns about their future. A similar decision to close the agency’s office in Sayyida Zeinab camp was reversed after public outcry.
The closure of UNRWA’s office in the Homs camp threatens to halt essential services, including:
• Food Aid: Many refugees rely on UNRWA’s assistance for their basic nutritional needs. The closure increases the risk of hunger and malnutrition.
• Health Services: Refugees depend on UNRWA for healthcare. The cessation of these services poses significant dangers to their wellbeing.
• Education: UNRWA schools provide vital education for Palestinian students. The office’s closure jeopardizes the educational process, endangering students’ futures.
• Psychological and Social Support: Refugees also benefit from UNRWA’s social services, and their absence will intensify hardships.
The Action Group urges UNRWA to reconsider its decision to close the office in Al-Adeen Camp, Homs, and to refrain from further actions that would exacerbate the refugees’ plight. It calls for the continued provision of essential services to Palestinian refugees in Syria.
Additionally, the Action Group encourages Palestinian refugees to safeguard UNRWA facilities and institutions, while asserting their right to hold peaceful sit-ins and voice their demands.
The Action Group emphasizes the importance of supporting Palestinian refugees in camps and gatherings, urging collective efforts to secure their basic rights and improve their living conditions. It calls on the international community to fulfill its responsibilities by providing the necessary support to Palestinian refugees, enabling them to live with dignity.
Action Group for Palestinians of Syria | 01-28-2025
