What is happening to women's centers in Syria?

Many women's centers in Syria are being forced to close due to severe international aid cuts.

How are US funding cuts affecting Syrian women?

US funding cuts have significantly reduced humanitarian aid, impacting essential services and support for Syrian women.

What challenges are Syrian women facing?

Syrian women are facing increased gender-based violence, lack of safe spaces, and limited access to critical healthcare services.

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Syrian Women Face Aid Cuts After War

21 Jan

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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.