UNICEF Syria Crisis Situation Report August 2017 - Humanitarian Results

In Syria, violence continues to impact civilians across the country despite an overall reduction of civilian casualties in areas where de-escalation zone agreements are in place. Military operations are further deteriorating the humanitarian situation in Raqqa City and Deir-ez-Zor, with severe food, water, electricity and medical shortages. Protection of vulnerable families and their children remains a key concern.

As of 14 September, UNICEF’s appeals for Syria and Iraq response to Syrian refugees are 63 per cent and 59 per cent underfunded respectively, including carry-forward. Donor funding is urgently needed to continue this critical assistance to vulnerable populations - particularly children – sustainably.