27 August 2013
As governments around the world discuss the escalation of violence in Syria, CARE remains gravely concerned about the impact of the conflict on civilians, and calls on all parties for a peaceful political resolution. It is now more urgent than ever that political differences are set aside, and that the plans for the Geneva peace conference are finalised. 100,000 lives have already been lost and millions of people are in need of immediate humanitarian assistance, including nearly two million refugees in neighbouring countries such as Jordan and Lebanon. Within Syria a further 4.5 million people have fled their homes.
CARE calls on all parties to ensure the protection of civilians, and to facilitate the delivery of much needed humanitarian assistance.
CARE is working with host country governments, the United Nations, and international and local organizations to help refugees and host communities meet their most urgent needs and protect their dignity. Our efforts to support displaced families and host communities began in Jordan, and as the crisis has worsened, we have expanded our response to helping Syrian refugees who have fled to Lebanon, Egypt and Yemen.
Find out more about how we're assisting Syrian refugees.