Online Press Conference: Handicap International and Al-Aqrabat Hospital on Syria’s humanitarian Crisis

Despite some improvements, Syria remains devastated after 13 years of war, with continued hostilities in the north.
Handicap International experts will discuss the impact of the political transition on aid efforts, the scale of injuries and disabilities, and the dangers of explosive remnants.
 

Monday 10 March, online, 5 PM (CET time)

The briefing will be conducted via Teams. 

To connect with Teams, use this link - Code secret: 7LD2MD2S 

 

Our spokespersons (in English) will be:

Danila Zizi, Syria Country Director for Handicap International
Salahedin Abdulsalam, Director of Al-Aqrabat Hospital, Idleb
Tomas Dominguez, Coordinator of HI Programs for Northeast Syria

Danila Zizi will discuss the current humanitarian challenges and Handicap International's deployment in the country.
Salahedin Abdulsalam will explain how his hospital cares for injured people and the long-term consequences of their injuries.
Tomas Dominguez will highlight the dangers of contamination by explosive ordnance and the measures that can be taken to address them.

Syria has a long road to recovery: What are the main humanitarian challenges after more than a decade of armed conflict? How does the recent political transition impact humanitarian efforts? What is the scale of injuries and disabilities? Additionally, what is the significance of contamination by explosive remnants, its impact on civilians, and what measures can be taken to mitigate the risks? All these questions raise serious humanitarian challenges for Syria.