Syrian children

Turkish President Erdogan says world cares more about Syria''s oil than its children

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, whose country hosts 3.7 million Syrian refugees, the largest refugee population worldwide, said more than 600,000 should voluntarily join around 371,000 already in a "peace zone" in northern Syria from which Turkey drove Kurdish militia.

Dec 17, 2019, 22:17 PM IST

500,000 children under siege in Syria, UNICEF calls for help

In the absence of safe spaces, children are turning to basement playgrounds, schools and hospitals to continue playing, learning and seeking medical care when necessary.

Nov 29, 2016, 06:57 AM IST

UK bows to pressure, will accept Syrian children from Europe

Britain's government bowed to pressure on Wednesday and agreed to take in some unaccompanied children from Syria who have made their way to Europe.

May 04, 2016, 21:24 PM IST

Sweeping change: Syrian kids on streets for a good cause - Video

Nearly five years into the Syrian war, children of this war-torn country, have started taking to the streets to clean their neighbourhood and schools.

Mar 19, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

UN gets USD 250 million to educate Syrian children, needs more

Donors have pledged USD 250 million to educate over one million Syrian children this year but an additional USD 500 million is urgently needed to fund the program in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan, the UN envoy for global education has said.

Jan 13, 2016, 05:49 AM IST