This report describes the situation when it was prepared (2024). Figures and conditions may have changed since.
Summary
Overview of water and sanitation deficiencies in displacement camps in northwestern Syria, particularly Aleppo and Idlib countryside, with emphasis on women and children. It reports that 57% of women fear using public bathrooms, over 488 camps (31%) report skin disease, 716 camps have no waste transportation and more than 87% of camps lack mobile clinics or medical points. It concludes urgent intervention is needed and recommends water and sanitation infrastructure, medical services, waste management, financial support and a wider humanitarian response.
Key figures from the report
- 57% 57% of women expressed fear of using public bathrooms because they are exposed to the rest of the camp and do not provide sufficient privacy. Page 2
- 716 716 camps are not served by waste transportation. Page 3
- 53% 53% of the camps lack access to clean drinking water, with more than 991 camps affected. Page 4