A new crisis in northern Syria is causing more human suffering and new displacement to what is already the largest refugee crisis in the world.  

For most people living in north-eastern Syria, the recent military operations launched in early October were completely unexpected. With no time to prepare, people had to flee immediately to save their lives, often being separated from family members in the process.

Since then:

• Over 17,500 refugees from north-east Syria have fled across the border into Iraq, carrying with them nothing but a few personal belongings.
• Tens of thousands of more people are expected to arrive in the coming weeks and days.
• 75 percent of refugees are believed to be women and children (UNHCR), which are among the most vulnerable in crisis situations.

Please come alongside us to help Syrian refugees in urgent need today.