UK Pledges £158 million to support vulnerable Syrians

LONDON, 11 May 2022, (TON): The UK will provide life-saving support to Syrians affected by their country’s ongoing conflict the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has announced ahead of the ’Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region’ pledging conference in Brussels.

The UK is pledging up to £158 million to support vulnerable Syrians as well as help mitigate the destabilising impact of the conflict in the region.

The funding will be directed to meet UK’s four priorities:

Scaling up the proportion of funds devoted to early recovery and resilience interventions inside Syria to support food production and livelihoods.

Protecting women and girls from violence and promoting their right to, and role, in developing a lasting peace.

Ensure people receive lifesaving assistance, preserve cross-border aid and improve delivery coordination.

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