1 February 2026. “Syrian children have waited too long for stability, safety and opportunities to learn,” said UNICEF’s representative in Syria, as the UN agency and Finland announced €2.7 million to expand inclusive education and child and social protection, prioritizing children with disabilities and those affected by conflict and displacement.Read more at: SANA
27 January 2026. To apply Presidential Decree # 13 (January 16, 2026), extending Syrian citizenship to the Kurdish population, Education Minister Turku officially instructed schools to implement Kurdish-language curricula, train teachers, and create inclusive study plans.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
26 January 2026. The Ministry of Culture inaugurated the Damascus Heritage House as a multipurpose cultural space to strengthen collective national identity by establishing a cultural hub showcasing Syrian heritage and reconnecting it with everyday social life.Read more at: SANA
25 January 2026. The Ministry of Culture views the book fair as an occasion to reinforce national unity and reconnect the country with the world. Over 500 publishing houses from 35 countries will offer more than 100,000 book titles, plus over 500 writers, thinkers, and researchers will take part.Read more at: LEVANT24
22 January 2026. Syria’s education minister announced urgent steps being taken to restore schooling in the Jazeera provinces freed from SDF control, consistent with the government’s pledge to provide safe and supportive learning environments for the entire country.Read more at: LEVANT24
20 January 2026. Students from all provinces took part in a competition designed to nurture talent in science and technology. The winners, awarded at an official ceremony, will join national teams in math, physics, chemistry, biology, and informatics.Read more at: SANA
18 January 2026. Syria will launch a national digital education system next school term, with three major components: online educational platforms, educational channels on YouTube, and a nationwide virtual school designed to serve students unable to attend in-person classes.Read more at: SANA
11 January 2026. The first time Syrian students entered the International Schools Debating Championship, Lana Al-Hammoud was chosen “Best Speaker in the Open Arabic Category.”Read more at: SANA
5 January 2026. The philanthropic development agency, which has allocated $320 million for projects in Syria over 25 years, will provide more than €100 million ($134 m) in new development projects, with an emphasis on sustainable development and renewable energy, while strengthening humanitarian support.Read more at: SANA
1 January 2026. The General Directorate of Antiquities and Museums unveiled a 10-year plan that views Syria’s cultural heritage as a cornerstone of national identity and collective memory spanning thousands of years, and as a part of humanity’s shared legacy.Read more at: SANA
23 December 2025. Damascus University celebrates the graduation of 250 students from the Faculties of Education, Arts and Humanities at its branch in Daraa, where great sacrifices were made during the revolution. Acknowledging Daraa’s role, the Ministry of Higher Education provides educational support.Read more at: SANA
18 December 2025. The conference, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, brought together representatives of government, academia, and civil society to address disability within a framework of rights and national responsibility, rather than charity or sympathy. The view that inclusive culture begins with education was a theme.Read more at: LEVANT24
16 December 2025. Syria’s Minister of Health, Musab al-Ali, unveiled a three-year plan to make quality health services available to all citizens across the country, based on fairness and transparency, as aligned with current challenging realities. The highest priority is given to positive results for people.Read more at: ENABBALADI
13 December 2025. Minister Turko unveiled a draft law aimed at raising teachers’ living standards and professional standing, which “reflects their aspirations and fairly rewards their efforts.” The new law, which includes school restoration, was prepared in close collaboration with the Teachers’ Syndicate.Read more at: SANA
5 December 2025. A major celebration took place at al-Koum Secondary School, where the anniversary was commemorated with music, theater, and artistic performances which celebrated resilience, unity, and national belonging. Education officials sought to instill the meaning of the victory.Read more at: SANA
2 December 2025. Having suffered for decades under a corrupt legal system, Syria’s Ministry of Justice is actively seeking to recreate the system and restore trust. The program in Germany aims to strengthen judicial capacities, focusing on transitional justice, housing, land and property rights.Read more at: ENABBALADI
20 November 2025. The 2026 expo seeks to reestablish and build on Syria’s centuries old legacy in textile manufacturing and trade by fostering innovation and expanding markets, creating opportunities for Syrian professionals to contribute to the nation’s renewal and global presence.Read more at: SANA
17 November 2025. Social affairs minister Kabawat inaugurated the first juvenile detention center in Tartous, aiming to include modern educational and psychological programs to aid children’s reintegration into society. She also visited a center for the deaf and mute, stressing the importance of teaching sign language for community integration.Read more at: SANA
10 November 2025. Damascus University’s annual program showcases the ingenuity of engineering students, in an effort to bridge academia and industry. Projects in renewable energy, automation, robotics, smart control, communications, and software systems are designed to have practical applications.Read more at: SANA
27 October 2025. The drawings of 100 young artists were presented at an event sponsored by the Ministry of Culture to support children’s creativity and to promote a culture of art. The drawings, expressing children’s hope for Syria’s future, contained messages encouraging reading and the value of knowledge.Read more at: SANA
25 October 2025. Syrian Minister of Education Tarko praised the gift of Al-Habtoor for helping to restore Syria’s schools as a fundamental pillar for the future. He expressed gratitude for this deep expression of fraternal relations between the Syrian and Emirati peoples.Read more at: SANA
24 October 2025. The historic post-war meeting was held to strengthen ties between Syrian doctors in Europe and their Syrian counterparts, and to transfer modern medical expertise from European centers to Syria. Seeing the goal as alleviating suffering, the conference also had a spiritual and ethical dimension.Read more at: SANA
20 October 2025. Syria’s Arabic Encyclopedia, a leading scientific, cultural and educational organization, is digitizing its archives to share Syria’s intellectual legacy with global researchers and future generations. It is also documenting the Syrian Revolution and launching an initiative for youth, “Little Encyclopedia.”Read more at: LEVANT24
10 October 2025. A fund-raising campaign in the city of Rastan attracted 900 donors and raised $3.8 million, reflecting the shared commitment of citizens to restore schools, roads, health services and infrastructure.Read more at: LEVANT24
7 October 2025. Two nationwide campaigns deliver free advanced surgeries, expert consultations, and hands-on training across Syria, empowering local doctors, expanding hospital capacity, and renewing hope through humanitarian collaboration and medical excellence.Read more at: LEVANT24
