CommunicationPublished on 9 January 2023

«The humanitarian situation is precarious – indeed it's catastrophic»

One of the biggest humanitarian crises in the world is taking place in and around Syria. Switzerland's international cooperation has been active on the ground since the outbreak of the conflict in 2011 to alleviate suffering and save lives. In this interview, Caroline Tissot, the SDC's regional head of international cooperation for the Middle East, explains how Switzerland is working to protect the Syrian civilian population and their livelihoods, and to provide education.

Six million people in Syria are internally displaced. They mostly live in camps like here in the town of Selkin in the northwest of the country. — © OCHA/Ali Haj Suleiman

15.3 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2023 – a record high.

Caroline Tissot, Regional head of international cooperation for the Middle East

The objective is to meet the needs of those worst affected by the crisis, to ensure that their rights are respected and their voices heard.

Caroline Tissot, Regional head of international cooperation for the Middle East