Refugees of the Syrian Civil War

Statement by the Prime Minister on the fifth anniversary of Operation Syrian Refugees

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of Operation Syrian Refugees:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of Operation Syrian Refugees:
    "Five years ago today, Canadians prepared to welcome the first Syrian refugees to Canada as part of Operation Syrian Refugees.
  • As a country, we opened our arms and our hearts to people and families fleeing conflict, insecurity, and persecution.
  • And because of the generosity of others, these refugees found a safe place to call home, and a chance to create a better future for themselves and their families.
  • "Five years ago, I was fortunate to personally greet a number of Syrian refugees as they arrived at Pearson International Airport in Toronto.

Actor Olivia Munn and Olympian Yusra Mardini celebrate resilience of Syrian youth at Jusoor Virtual Gala

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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The virtual Gala will be hosted by TV personality Ricardo Karam, and will feature a fireside chat with actor Olivia Munn and Syrian Olympian Yusra Mardini on the resilience of Syrian youth during the current crisis.

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  • The virtual Gala will be hosted by TV personality Ricardo Karam, and will feature a fireside chat with actor Olivia Munn and Syrian Olympian Yusra Mardini on the resilience of Syrian youth during the current crisis.
  • The strength shown by Syrian children in the face of years of conflict and now the pandemic is so inspiring.
  • It is such an honor to meet Yusra and learn more about the life changing work of Jusoor, said Olivia Munn.
  • Funds raised through the Gala will benefit Jusoors global programs providing education and entrepreneurship opportunities for Syrian children and youth.

"Supporting the future of Syria and the region" conference: new financial tracking report highlights that international donors have already over fulfilled their 2020 pledges

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Saturday, October 17, 2020
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This newly released report is the 10th Financial Tracking Report in total produced to track the financial pledges made at the Brussels Syria crisis conferences since 2016.

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  • This newly released report is the 10th Financial Tracking Report in total produced to track the financial pledges made at the Brussels Syria crisis conferences since 2016.
  • It details that as of 31 August 2020, international donors had contributed USD 5 billion (EUR 4.5 billion) in grants to Syria and the region in 2020, which already exceeds of the total grant pledge for 2020.
  • This support is being provided inside Syria and to five neighbouring countries hosting refugees (Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt).
  • The largest grant contributions in 2020 have so far been in food, health, education, economic recovery and infrastructure.
  • Despite donor generosity, the Syria Humanitarian Response Plan and the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan are only funded at 43% and 28% respectively.
  • Donors have continued to help Jordan in the field of education, where access to primary education exceeds targets.
  • The report notes that donor funding in Lebanon has remained stable, although the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan is only 26% funded.
  • A high dropout rate is observed in secondary education and further efforts are needed to promote quality education.
  • Further efforts are required to achieve Universal Health Coverage and affordability of health care.

Turkcell’s Hello Hope Provides Refugees With COVID-19 Information

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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Hello Hope, a mobile application launched after the initial influx fleeing Syria by Turkcell (NYSE:TKC) (BIST:TCELL), provides refugees with information about the coronavirus pandemic through collaborations with international and national institutions.

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  • Hello Hope, a mobile application launched after the initial influx fleeing Syria by Turkcell (NYSE:TKC) (BIST:TCELL), provides refugees with information about the coronavirus pandemic through collaborations with international and national institutions.
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    Hello Hope, a mobile application launched after the initial influx fleeing Syria by Turkcell, provides refugees with information about the coronavirus pandemic through collaborations with international and national institutions.
  • Hello Hope now further helps empowering Syrian refugees in Turkey during the coronavirus pandemic through collaborations with WHO, Turkish Red Crescent and Sesame Workshop.
  • Hello Hope app proves the power of mobile for integration as the app offers information delivered by Turkish Red Crescent and WHO in both Turkish and Arabic, directs users to Turkish Red Crescents website for further information, and offers cartoons produced by Sesame Workshop to refugee children.

Book highlights the challenges a Syrian refugee had to face after he left his homeland to seek a better life in another country

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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However, he got depressed during this period because of recalling the unpleasant events that happened in his journey and decided to not write anymore.

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  • However, he got depressed during this period because of recalling the unpleasant events that happened in his journey and decided to not write anymore.
  • Years later, he posted an Instagram story of the papers he wrote and people got interested in it.
  • This book shares the true story of Mohi, a Syrian refugee who was forced to leave his homeland with hope for better opportunities in Europe.
  • He hopes that he will, one day, be able to call Sweden his home country and finally feel home.

Press release - MEPs approve €585 million to support Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries

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Saturday, July 11, 2020
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485 million have been earmarked to keep funding the two main EU humanitarian support actions in Turkey, the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) and the Conditional Cash Transfer for Education (CCTE).

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  • 485 million have been earmarked to keep funding the two main EU humanitarian support actions in Turkey, the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) and the Conditional Cash Transfer for Education (CCTE).
  • Host communities and refugees (Syrian refugees and Palestinian refugees from Syria) in Jordan and Lebanon will be supported with a total of 100 million.
  • This money will be used to fund projects that offer access to education, support livelihoods and provide health, sanitation, water and waste services, as well as social protection.
  • Detailed information is available in the Commissions proposal and in the Parliaments report.

Press release - MEPs approve €585 million to support refugees from Syria

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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485 million are earmarked to fund the continuation of the two main EU humanitarian support actions in Turkey, the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) and the Conditional Cash Transfer for Education (CCTE).

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  • 485 million are earmarked to fund the continuation of the two main EU humanitarian support actions in Turkey, the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) and the Conditional Cash Transfer for Education (CCTE).
  • Host communities and refugees (Syrian refugees and Palestinian refugees from Syria) in Jordan and Lebanon are supported with a total of 100 million.
  • Detailed information is available in the Commissions proposal and in the Committees draft report.
  • Next steps

    The draft report still needs the approval of the full house at an upcoming plenary session.

CAIR-DC: Humanitarian, Civic, Human Rights, Faith-Based Groups, and Ambassador Robert Ford to Demand Attention and Action on Humanitarian Crisis in Idlib, Syria (#SaveIdlibChildren)

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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This represents the largest exodus of civilians since WWII and the biggest humanitarian horror story in the 21st century according to Mark Lowcock, UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs.

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  • This represents the largest exodus of civilians since WWII and the biggest humanitarian horror story in the 21st century according to Mark Lowcock, UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs.
  • Turkey presently hosts 3.6 million Syrian refugees and reports that it cannot absorb any more.
  • "Tens of thousands of women and children are cramped in rudimentary camps that don't have the most basic services.
  • CONTACT:Syrian American Council Media Contact Michelle R. Taylor, at [email protected] , 312-919-2124; Dr. Zaher Sahloul, President and Cofounder for MedGlobal at [email protected]

This week in the Commons: 10 February

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Friday, February 14, 2020
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This week in the Commons: 10 February

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  • This week in the Commons: 10 February
    This week in the Commons saw PMQS as well as urgent questions on deportations, East Kent maternity services and proposed online harms legislation.
  • There were three statements on flood response, transport infrastructure and the coronavirus outbreak.
  • The Commons is now in recess and returns on 24 February.
  • On Wednesday12 February, MPs asked the Prime Minister aboutdeportations, the Harry Dunn case, Syrian refugees, NHS funding and US food imports.

This week in the Commons: 10 February

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Friday, February 14, 2020
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This week in the Commons: 10 February

Key Points: 
  • This week in the Commons: 10 February
    This week in the Commons saw PMQS as well as urgent questions on deportations, East Kent maternity services and proposed online harms legislation.
  • There were three statements on flood response, transport infrastructure and the coronavirus outbreak.
  • The Commons is now in recess and returns on 24 February.
  • On Wednesday12 February, MPs asked the Prime Minister aboutdeportations, the Harry Dunn case, Syrian refugees, NHS funding and US food imports.