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Syrian Women Face Aid Cuts After War
21 Jan
Summary
- Women's centers in Syria are closing due to aid cuts.
- US funding cuts deeply impact humanitarian services for women.
- Syrian women face increased violence and lack of support.
The lives of Syrian women are increasingly at risk due to significant cuts in international humanitarian aid following the 14-year civil war. The closure of essential women's centers, like the one in Madaya, deprives women like Noor of safe spaces and psychosocial support, exacerbating issues of gender-based violence and domestic abuse.
These critical service reductions are directly linked to decreased funding, notably from the United States, which was previously the largest donor to Syria. Organizations like the Syrian Family Planning Association and UNFPA face substantial budget cuts, leading to the potential closure of numerous facilities and safe spaces for women and girls.
Women across Syria are experiencing heightened economic pressures, increased domestic violence, and a severe lack of access to basic services, including healthcare. Despite a new women's center opening in Homs, the overall demand for support far outstrips available resources, highlighting a critical need for sustained international commitment.
The funding crisis threatens to reverse progress made in protecting women's rights and providing life-saving services. As many as 8.5 million people require GBV assistance, and the reduction in support risks further isolating vulnerable women and girls and increasing preventable deaths.
