UNICEF says children in Kurdish areas among hardest hit in Syria crisis
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Children in northeastern Syria, including Kurdish communities, are among the hardest hit by the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis, facing acute shortages of food, water, and basic services, according to a new report by UNICEF published on Wednesday.
The report highlights that millions across Syria remain in urgent need of aid, with conditions in the northeast particularly fragile due to ongoing instability and repeated displacement.
Children in these areas face heightened risks of malnutrition, lack of education, and limited healthcare, as strained infrastructure and uneven humanitarian access continue to impact daily life.
Nationwide, 7.3 million people required humanitarian assistance in 2025, as years of conflict and economic decline continue to erode living conditions.
Families are increasingly resorting to negative coping strategies, including child labor, while access to education remains disrupted for large numbers of children.
Food insecurity persists across multiple areas, with many children at risk of malnutrition due to lack of adequate nutrition.
Access to clean water and sanitation also remains inconsistent, contributing to the spread of disease.
Humanitarian organizations warn that without increased international support, the situation could deteriorate further in 2026.
Funding shortfalls continue to limit aid delivery, raising concerns that millions—especially children—may be left without sufficient assistance.