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PRESS RELEASES
5 February 2024
30 November 2023
24 November 2023
Families of Syrian detainees call for the UAE to uninvite Assad from COP 28 outside London embassy
16 November 2023
4 November 2023
Syrian activists call on the UAE to uninvite Assad from the world cup of climate conferences
10 October 2023
09 October 2023
12 children among 42 killed in just six days by Assad’s escalation in northwest Syria
03 October 2023
New report reveals how a military hospital covered up Assad’s crimes in Syria
18 August 2023
8 August 2023
4 August 2023
Six months on earthquake survivors in northern Syria struggle to recover amid inadequate UN response
29 June 2023
20 June 2023
Greece’s boat tragedy must serve as wake up call for EU over refugee failings
12 June 2023
Landmark torture case against Assad regime submitted to International Court of Justice
7 May 2023
Decision to admit Syria back into Arab League whitewashes 12 years of atrocities by the Assad regime
12 February 2023
6 February 2023
Death toll rises as deadly earthquake brings further devastation to northern Syria
5 January 2023
Humanitarian catastrophe in Syria looms as UN resolution on cross-border aid is set to expire
20 December 2022
Syria to enter 2023 facing fear and uncertainty over the future
9 September 2022
Families for Freedom receives award for efforts to mobilize globally for Syria’s disappeared
31 August 2022
UN report calls for creation of international mechanism for Syria’s disappeared
23 August 2022
Fears grow for civilians in northern Syria amid escalation in attacks
8 July 2022
Russian veto of humanitarian aid resolution threatens to cut off lifeline for millions of civilians in Syria
20 June 2022
Social media companies failing to tackle disinformation on Syria, new report shows
26 April 2022
New report by The Syria Campaign and Human Rights Foundation examines pathways to justice in Syria
19 April 2022
Behind The Sun: Documentary podcast exploring hidden world of detention in Syria
18 January 2022
Syrian victims and human rights groups urge Biden to step up diplomacy efforts
13 January 2022
Crimes against humanity conviction must lead to wider justice
21 December 2021
2021 in Syria: Global indifference emboldens states seeking to restore ties with Assad’s brutal regime
24 November 2021
Four decades of injustice: Syria’s longest-serving political prisoner marks 40 years in detention
أربعة عقود من الظلم: أقدم سجين سياسي في سوريا يكمل ال 40 عاماً رهن الاعتقال
24 February 2021
Victims and families respond to historic Koblenz verdict
21 January 2021
Catastrophic flooding and snow storms hit displacement camps in northwest Syria
5 October 2020
UN member states must vote against Russian seat on Human Rights Council say human rights organisations
10 September 2020
New campaign reveals mass graves continue to be discovered in northeast Syria
29 August 2020
Families of Syria’s detainees put Assad behind bars in Syrian embassy projection
21 April 2020
Torture survivors hope for justice as the first trial on Syrian state torture begins in Germany
15 April 2020
Syrian regime must release 3327 medical workers detained or disappeared
26 March 2020
Hundreds of thousands of lives could be lost to Coronavirus in Syria unless WHO acts fast
19 March 2020
Rescue workers sterilise schools and help set up containment centres in Idlib
11 March 2020
Head of White Helmets calls on the US to enforce Syrian ceasefire
20 February 2020
Syria crisis is a final test of the world’s humanity, says head of the White Helmets
5 February 2020
One million prepare to flee Idlib city and surrounding areas amidst an “unprecedented” crisis
22 January 2020
Assad and Putin’s assault turns on Aleppo countryside forcing more to flee to overcrowded camps
10 January 2020
Humanitarian law cannot be blocked. The UN must deliver cross border aid regardless
8 January 2020
Syrian government bombs a kindergarten, hospital, schools and families as they flee
5 December 2019
The year the world utterly failed Syria
20 November 2019
Syrian and Russian attacks kill more than 300 children since end of April
6 November 2019
Airstrikes on northwest Syria intensify targeting hospitals and rescue centres
30 October 2019
With Baghdadi dead, Syrian families urge the US not to forget its obligations to their loved ones abducted by ISIS
10 October 2019
Sixteen human rights groups ask the EU and UN to stop Turkey’s deportations of Syrian refugees
21 August 2019
Despair in Idlib as situation worsens; 530,000 people displaced in four months
1 July 2019
Besieged civilians in Syria call on Pope Francis to raise their plight in meeting with Putin
14th May 2019
400 medics and White Helmets sign letter pleading for an end to the Idlib bombing
8th May 2019
Assad and Russia have launched an offensive on Idlib. Millions are in grave danger
25th March 2019
20,000 Syrians disappeared by ISIS. Hundreds of bodies found in mass graves. Now thousands of people ask, why isn’t the US investigating?
20th February 2019
Syrian regime increasing attacks on Idlib, killing 39 people this month as civilians fear an all-out offensive
30th January 2019
Syria’s brutal winter flooded displacement camps, destroyed tents and brought freezing cold
10th January 2019
Former Al Qaeda affiliate seizes control of Idlib after days of deadly fighting
7th December 2018
Release: The Syrian regime has been violating the Idlib ceasefire for a month, causing tens of thousands of civilians to flee
29th November 2018
Release: The murder of one of Syria’s greatest activists shames the West
24th October 2018
Release: Four dead in Syrian displacement camp under siege by the Assad regime
19th September 2018
Release: Idlib residents speak out on demilitarised zone
30th August 2018
Release: Syrian human rights campaigners project message to Putin on Russian embassy in Berlin
20th August 2018
Release: 212 chemical weapons attacks have occurred in Syria killing thousands of people, including young children
8th August 2018
Release: Children among the names of dead captives released by the Assad regime
19th July 2018
Release: Assad regime begins releasing death certificates for Syria’s detained and disappeared
27th April 2018
Release: More than 1000 bombs in seven days – civilians remain trapped in and around Yarmouk camp
18th April 2018
Briefing: 2.5 million Syrian civilians trapped under skies filled with Russian and Regime war planes
27 January 2018
Media advisory: Syrian women sing from open-top “Freedom bus” as a rallying cry to Macron
11th January 2018
Release: More than 50 Eastern Ghouta residents write to UN relief chief
18th December 2017
Release: Russian trolls attack Syrian humanitarians to cover up war crimes
22 November 2017
Briefing: Intense Aerial War on Eastern Ghouta Leads to 107 Deaths in Seven Days
10th September 2017
Media advisory: Syrian women to replace Big Ben’s missing chimes in honour of missing loved ones
3rd August 2017
Release: #TheyCantStopUs tribute to Syrian activist Bassel Khartabil
18th July 2017
Release: Syrian doctors crowdfund underground women and children’s hospital
16th May 2017
Media advisory: Syrian women to hold Geneva sit-in for imprisoned loved ones
11th May 2017
Release: Syrian doctors make unprecedented plea for underground hospitals as attacks increase
20th April 2017
Release: Head of the Syria Civil Defence Raed Saleh named in TIME 100 most influential people
5th April 2017
Release: Syrians use clothes pegs to ridicule international response to gas attacks
27 February 2017
Release: The White Helmets React to Oscar Win
12th December 2016
Release: “We could be saved in 24 hours”: Humanitarians in besieged Aleppo call for implementation of leaked evacuation UN plan
7th December 2016
Release: British doctors’ bold plan to send ‘people’s convoy’ to build children’s hospital in Syria
18th November 2016
Release: Eastern Aleppo’s Last Children’s Hospital Bombed Out Of Operation
3rd November 2016
Release: Peace activists blockade Russian Embassy in London to protest ‘annihilation’ of Aleppo
11th October 2016
Release: Syrians want international action to stop the bombs in Aleppo
7th October 2016
Release: White Helmets volunteer killed in Syria moments after Nobel Peace Prize announcement
22nd September 2016
Release: Syria’s White Helmets win ‘alternative Nobel’ award for outstanding bravery
15th September 2016
Release: Global stars come together to back Syria’s White Helmets for Nobel Peace Prize
25th August 2016
Release: Syrian doctors call on UN ‘to use force if necessary’ following chemical weapons report
19th August 2016
Release: Napalm attacks force closure of only field hospital in besieged town of Daraya
18th August 2016
Release: Testimonies from the photographer and rescue worker who responded to Omran Daqneesh
11th August 2016
Release: Syrian volunteer rescue group ‘The White Helmets’ nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
11th August 2016
Release: Doctors make desperate plea for evacuation of conjoined twins born in Syria
13th July 2016
Residents of Daraya call for a truce after intense attacks by Syrian government forces
11th July 2016
Release: New Video – As Syrian government accused of assassinating correspondent Marie Colvin, Syrian journalists speak out
22th June 2016
Release: At today’s memorial Jo Cox to receive ‘highest honour’ from the White Helmets, a Syrian volunteer rescue group
14th June 2016
Release: Report accuses UN in Syria of “taking sides” by putting Syrian government in charge of aid from Damascus
1st June 2016
Release: Airdrops must begin immediately if no access to besieged towns
19th May 2016
Hundreds of families have fled the villages around Deir al-Asafir town
17th May 2016
Release: The Syria Campaign welcomes ISSG call for air drops
12th May 2016
URGENT: UN, Red Cross and Red Crescent turn back from Daraya; Two civilians killed waiting for aid
12th May 2016
URGENT: Red Cross, UN enter Daraya – town on verge of starvation – with no food
30th March 2016
Release: If Ignored, Daraya Will Be the Next Madaya
14th March 2016
Release: 5th Anniversary of Syrian Uprising
7th March 2016
Reaction to EU Migration Summit
3rd March 2016
Urgent call to international Humanitarian Task Force to ensure aid delivery to all besieged towns in Syria
25th February 2016
Release: Calls to save besieged Daraya
23rd February 2016
Release: Reaction to Syrian ceasefire announcement
17th February 2016
Release: Reaction to food and medical aid being delivered to seven besieged locations in Syria
12th February 2016
Release: Reaction to Munich Talks
4th February 2016
Release: Open letter from Syrians addressed to donor governments in London
29th January 2016
Media advisory: Syrian Soup Kitchen opens outside the UN
14th January 2016
Release: Besieged Syrians slam UN ‘complicity’ in denying aid to starving civilians
REPORTS
May 2018
Idlib Lives: The untold stories of heroes
December 2017
Killing the Truth: How Russia is fuelling a disinformation campaign to cover up war crimes in Syria
May 2017
Saving Lives Underground: A case for underground hospitals in Syria
June 2016
Taking sides: The United Nations’ loss of impartiality, independence and neutrality in Syria
February 2016
Siege Update: More deaths in Madaya and Aleppo under fire
January 2016
Siege Update: Starvation continues in Madaya, threatens other towns