PM announces additional humanitarian support for those impacted by the crisis in Syria

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Za’atari Refugee Camp, Jordan 24 January 2014

Introduction

During his first official visit to the Middle East, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced additional humanitarian support for those affected by the conflict in Syria.

This additional support will help address the dire conditions faced by an increasing number of internally displaced persons in Syria and refugees that have fled to neighbouring countries.

Quick Facts

Canada’s new commitment in humanitarian assistance will support the “No Lost Generation” campaign, an initiative led by UNICEF and partners that works to protect the futures of children affected by the Syrian crisis.
Canada remains a leading donor in responding to the Syrian crisis.
The situation in Syria has rapidly escalated into a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions, with alarming social, economic and political impacts across the region. An estimated 9.3 million people in Syria now require humanitarian assistance, of which 6.5 million are internally displaced. An additional 2.3 million people have fled Syria and are living as registered refugees in neighbouring countries. The total number of Syrians requiring assistance as a result of the conflict is over 11.6 million.

Quotes

“Canada continues to take a leadership role in addressing humanitarian needs resulting from the Syrian crisis. We remain committed to helping the innocent Syrian civilians in dire need and will support the efforts of neighbouring countries showing compassion and generosity to fleeing refugees. Our Government recognizes the plight of the most innocent victims of this conflict – the region's children – and will do our best to ensure that they have a future and do not become a lost generation.”
- Prime Minister Stephen Harper

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