How are women affected by the Syria displacement crisis in 2026?
Total displaced
Women and girls make up roughly half of Syria's 7.2 million internally displaced population. Female-headed households face elevated protection risks including gender-based violence, restricted livelihood access, and gaps in reproductive health services.
UN Women, UNFPA and the Protection Cluster track gender-disaggregated indicators across Syria's displaced population. Female-headed households are over-represented in IDP camps and informal settlements, and they consistently report higher rates of food insecurity, lower asset ownership, and reduced access to formal income.
Gender-based violence (GBV) services in Syria remain critically underfunded. Safe spaces, case management, clinical management of rape, and dignity-kit distribution are typically delivered through GBV Sub-Cluster partners, but coverage is uneven and frequently disrupted by access constraints. Maternal mortality in displacement-affected areas tends to rise sharply when basic emergency obstetric care is unavailable.
Data sources
- UN Women
- UNFPA
- UNHCR
- GBV Sub-Cluster
Figures synthesised from primary humanitarian data partners. Numbers update on monthly cycles as new field assessments and registration data are released.
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