Summary
Report based on a field survey of 1,600 displaced youth (50% female) in Idlib and Aleppo countryside on economic conditions and job opportunities for young people. It says scarce jobs push youth towards militarization, migration or reliance on aid, reporting that 26% of youth decided they would volunteer in military factions, 37% are considering it, and 55% of women felt frustrated after unsuccessful job searches. It also discusses corruption, displacement, climate and political factors, and recommends sustainable development projects, transparency in hiring, skills training and neutral humanitarian action.
Key figures from the report
- 1,600 Report is based on a field survey of 1,600 displaced youth in Idlib and Aleppo countryside, 50% of whom are females. Page 2
- 55% 55% of women felt frustrated after searching for job opportunities without success. Page 2
- 26% 26% of youth decided they would volunteer in military factions; 37% are considering volunteering but have not yet made the decision. Page 3