Human Devastation Syndrome: The Impact of Conflict on Mental Health
The magnitude and complexity of these mental health conditions caused by prolonged and extensive trauma requires a diagnosis fitting the...
Under Siege: The Plight of East Ghouta
“Many patients are simply awaiting their death at home,” said SAMS doctor in East Ghouta. Nearly 400,000 civilians living in...
Saving Lives Underground: The Case for Underground Hospitals in Syria
Underground and fortified facilities act as crucial lifelines, saving patients, preserving donor-funded equipment, and providing a sense of security for...
The Failure of UN Security Council Resolution 2286 in Preventing Attacks on Healthcare in Syria
January 11, 2017 Read the full report here. 2016, particularly the latter half, was the most dangerous year for healthworkers...
Madaya: Portrait of a Syrian Town Under Siege
In late spring 2016, 12-year-old Ola died in Syria. Her death was not from barrel bombs, missiles, or mortar fire,...
A New Normal: Ongoing Chemical Weapons Attacks in Syria
Since the conflict in Syria began, there have been numerous and horrific violations of humanitarian and human rights law, including...
Madaya: Starvation Under Siege
Civilians in the besieged town of Madaya are suffering from staggering levels of need. Up to 40,000 civilians are starving,...
Slow Death: Life and Death of Syrian Communities Under Siege
In Syria, hundreds of thousands of civilians are being intentionally denied basic necessities such as food, water, and medicine as...
Syrian Medical Voices from the Ground: The Ordeal of Syria’s Healthcare Professionals
This report recounts the experiences of 27 physicians and other health workers in Syria who struggle to provide trauma care...
Implementing UN Cross-Border Aid to Syria under Resolution 2165
On July 14, 2014 the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2165, authorizing UN agencies to use cross-border and...
Risking Lives to Save Lives: The Ordeal of Medical Personnel in Syria
To be a doctor in Syria since the beginning of the current crisis means to risk one’s life in order...
