14 July 2026. Syria’s representative to the global conference on the Montreal Protocol, the global treaty universally ratified by UN members in 1987, called for measures to enhance its enforcement, including holding in-person meetings rather than virtual ones to strengthen consensus-building and cooperation.Read more at: SANA
3 July 2026. The purpose of the grant from the GCF—the world’s largest fund dedicated to financing climate change adaptation and mitigation projects in developing countries—is to address water scarcity in regions of Syria most affected by reduced rainfall and drought resulting from climate change.Read more at: SANA
2 July 2026. With 70 appointments by the president, adding to 137 elected members, Syria’s transitional parliament is complete. The appointees include figures from diverse spheres of Syrian life, including 15 women, plus individuals who suffered years of detention and loss of limbs in Syria’s liberation struggle.Read more at: SANA
24 June 2026. Syria received support from the UN Security Council for its pursuit of accountability for the past regime’s crimes, and for anti-terrorism and related efforts. There were calls for long-term investment by member states in Syria’s multi-tiered progress toward stabilization, in the face of Israel’s ongoing attacks.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
20 June 2026. UNHCR says 1.3 million Syrians returned from abroad in 2025. In March 2026, a presidential decree officially committed the state to providing suitable conditions for returning refugees and internally displaced people through rehabilitation of infrastructure and services in war-ravaged areas.Read more at: SANA
15 June 2026. Syria joined a UN platform tackling human trafficking enabled by technology. UN ambassador Olabi cited Syria’s expertise in combating terrorism and cross-border crime including trafficking, thanks to international cooperation, and pledged support for this global initiative.Read more at: LEVANT 24
11 June 2026. At a UN Security Council debate titled “Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East,” Ambassador Olabi stated that Syria is pursuing a “balanced and moderate approach” based on dialogue and constructive relations with all countries, seeking to strengthen partnerships and ease tensions in the region.Read more at: LEVANT 24
10 June 2026. At the UN’s COSP19 conference in New York, Minister Hind Kabawat called for increased international support for the rights and rehabilitation of 1.5 million Syrians living with disabilities resulting from many years of airstrikes, explosives, landmines and chemical attacks.Read more at: SANA
8 June 2026. Syria’s Foreign Ministry held a workshop with government ministries, the UN, and victims associations to review a national strategy to prevent torture, used by the former regime as “…a brutal machine designed to spread terror, break spirits and crush the humanity of Syrians.”Read more at: SANA
6 June 2026. Officials marked World Environment Day by highlighting initiatives that address Syria’s growing climate challenges — from drought to general ecosystem decline. National programs are being strengthened to protect natural resources and support longterm sustainable development.Read more at: SANA
3 June 2026. Syria’s First National Private Sector Conference convened to redefine the sector’s role in the post-transition economy and lay the groundwork for long-term public-private cooperation. The Ministry of Economy and Industry organized the event in cooperation with the UNDP and Japan’s government.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
2 June 2026. The head of Syria’s delegation to the CCPCJ in Vienna, Deputy Justice Minister Mustafa al-Qasim, tells UN body that Syria is focused on strengthening the principles of justice, accountability and rule of law as it rebuilds. The minister reaffirmed Syria’s support for the commission’s work.Read more at: LEVANT 24
25 May 2026. Saudi Arabia’s new pledge to Syria of $1.5 billion, a spike from previous annual funding, is earmarked for the government’s plan to move displaced families from camps to their home areas by the end of 2027. It includes restoration of infrastructure as well as health, education, disaster management and other sectors.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
20 May 2026. In a video address to the assembly, President al-Sharaa said: “I address you today from Damascus at a moment when the world faces challenges requiring a shared international resolve that prioritizes human health and lays the foundation for a more secure and equitable future,” stating Syria is committed to global health security.Read more at: LEVANT 24Watch video at: YOUTUBE
18 May 2026. The Ministry of Sports and Youth and UNICEF gathered 250 young leaders, officials and civil society groups to design Syria’s first National Youth Strategy, highlighting youth as partners, innovators and active contributors to community development.Read more at: LEVANT 24
15 May 2026. Syria’s UN Ambassador, Ibrahim Olabi, cited developments in transitional justice, press freedoms, rebuilding institutions, launching strategic investment partnerships and other areas, while calling on Security Council members to respect Syria’s autonomy and support mutual goals as partners.Read more at: SANA
13 May 2026. The 23-member UN delegation met with Syrian officials to assess progress as Syria shifts from depending on emergency aid to leading a national recovery and development phase, focused on restoring essential services and enabling the return of displaced families.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
12 May 2026. UN-Habitat and Japan announced a project to improve service delivery and urban governance affecting some 870,000 people in 20 municipalities across 7 provinces. This grant is in addition to €58.51 million in previous grants from Japan to UN agencies on behalf of Syria’s recovery.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
9 May 2026. A UN delegation pledged support for a major government initiative aiming to move Syrian families displaced by years of civil war, still living in tent camps, into long-term permanent housing while also providing services to help them rebuild their lives.Read more at: LEVANT 24
6 May 2026. The UN is closing a humanitarian corridor from Turkey to Syria that was used to deliver emergency aid, as Syria moves toward economic development. While humanitarian needs remain critical for nearly half the population, expanding trade across the border with Turkey will help restore Syria’s role as a trade bridge across the Fertile Crescent.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
24 April 2026. In a rare consensus, the entire Council endorsed the 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response plan for Syria. Members praised Syria’s contributions to regional stability, and its increasing global integration; many condemned Israel’s constant attacks. Syria’s outstanding humanitarian needs were stressed by UN executives.Read more at: LEVANT 24
16 April 2026. Reporting on its first full year of investigating Syria’s progress with transitional justice, the IIIM, created by the General Assembly in 2016 to help investigate and prosecute Syria’s war crimes, applauded the new government’s cooperation with the UN and its creation of institutions to secure justice.Read more at: SANA
14 April 2026. The WLO platform marks a move from women’s symbolic presence toward participation in mechanisms shaping policy and governance. It aims to strengthen women’s role in humanitarian and community work and expand their presence in state planning, coordination and decision-making.Read more at: LEVANT 24
7 April 2026. Syria and UN partners discussed priorities for Syria’s sustainable development, with a focus on President al-Sharaa’s “Syria Without Camps” initiative, which aims to close camps for displaced people and enable their safe return to dignified living conditions in their home communities.Read more at: SANA
2 April 2026. Capt. Maya Ghazal, who fled Syria to the UK as a teenager during the revolution, overcame serious challenges to fulfil her dream of becoming an airline pilot 6 years ago. Capt. Ghazal, also a UN Goodwill Ambassador, was just invited by Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority to join Syrian Airlines.Read more at: THE NATIONAL
