• Political turmoil and hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic are deepening the suffering of women and girls whose lives and livelihoods have already been shattered by nearly 14 years of conflict.
• On December 8, 2024, opposition forces took control of Syria, bringing to an end more than half a century of rule by the Assad regime.  
• Damaged health care infrastructure; lack of medicines, equipment and fuel; and shortages of medical staff are hindering the delivery of essential medical services, leaving women and girls, including pregnant women, without critical care.
• Displaced women and girls residing in collective shelters are facing increased risks of gender-based violence (GBV) due to overcrowded living spaces, limited access to food, and lack of gender-segregated sanitation facilities.
• Between November 27, 2024, and January 7, 2025, UNFPA reached nearly 185,000 people with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and GBV prevention, mitigation, and response activities.