Regional Situation Report for Syria Crisis #47 1-31 July 2016

During July 2016, UNFPA Syria, in cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), launched the first reproductive health clinic in the besieged area of Al-Waer in Homs.

In addition, within Syria, UNFPA saw: 

• 136,316 reproductive health services delivered to Syrians
• 8,045 deliveries supported, including 2,923 Caesarean-section deliveries
• 5,599 gender-based violence response services provided to Syrians
• 8,656 women accessed women safe spaces
• 2,242 dignity kits distributed

In neighbouring countries affected by the crisis, UNFPA saw:

• 21,626 reproductive health services delivered to Syrian refugees
• 3,305 Syrian refugees benefited from reproductive health-related messages through outreach and awareness activities
• 4,196 Syrian refugees benefited from family planning services and consultations
• 3,055 beneficiaries received gender-based violence services
• 12,312 Syrian refugees accessed women safe spaces and participated in activities in camps and host communities
• 2,986 Syrian refugees reached with gender-based violence-related messages