Five children have died so far due to the siege imposed on Kobani.

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Due to the ongoing siege imposed on Kobani, five children (including infants) have tragically passed away so far as a result of the severe drop in temperatures and the acute shortage of heating fuel and essential medical supplies.
The continuation of this siege poses a grave and direct threat to the lives of children, the sick, and the elderly.
We urgently appeal to the international community, as well as humanitarian and human rights organizations, to intervene immediately to break the siege and secure fuel and relief materials before more lives are lost.
We confirm that our staff, relief teams, and aid trucks are in a state of maximum readiness to move immediately and provide medical and relief support to our people in Kobani as soon as the road is secured.
Furthermore, we call upon all international powers and parties to exert urgent pressure to open a safe humanitarian corridor without any further delay.

An appeal from the Kurdish Red Crescent team in Kobani to humanitarian organizations

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Appeal from the Kurdish Red Crescent Team in Kobanê to humanitarian organizations and to the United Nations, represented by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Barham Salih:
The city of Kobani and its surrounding countryside have been subjected for days to a brutal military campaign and a suffocating siege imposed by armed factions affiliated with the transitional government in Damascus. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire, the siege continues, and the entry of basic life necessities is still being blocked by these factions.
Water, fuel, and essential food supplies have been cut off from civilians, leading to the displacement of a large number of families into the city. Many of them are forced to sleep outdoors or in their vehicles. Recently, internet and communication services have also been cut off from the city.
The humanitarian situation is catastrophic and brings back painful memories for the people of Kobani of the time when the city was previously besieged by the so-called Islamic State.
We urgently appeal to you to intervene immediately and to fulfill your humanitarian and moral responsibilities toward the city of Kobani and its people

Hundreds of displaced families arrive at Nowruz camp

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Hundreds of families forcibly displaced from Sheikh Maqsoud, Tabqa, and Raqqa are arriving at Nowruz camp amid dire humanitarian conditions and a severe shortage of all basic necessities.
The Kurdish Red Crescent continues to provide emergency medical services as the number of arrivals increases daily.
The displaced families, most of whom are women and children, are in urgent need of all forms of humanitarian assistance

Hundreds of displaced families arrive at Nowruz camp

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Hundreds of families forcibly displaced from Sheikh Maqsoud, Tabqa, and Raqqa are arriving at Nowruz camp amid dire humanitarian conditions and a severe shortage of all basic necessities.
The Kurdish Red Crescent continues to provide emergency medical services as the number of arrivals increases daily.
The displaced families, most of whom are women and children, are in urgent need of all forms of humanitarian assistance.

A catastrophic humanitarian situation with increasing numbers of displaced people.

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The Kurdish Red Crescent continues its emergency response to those displaced from the Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafieh, Tabqa, and Raqqa neighborhoods of Qamishli.
Blankets and mattresses are currently being distributed amidst a catastrophic humanitarian situation, with the number of displaced people increasing as the country experiences a severe cold wave, necessitating urgent humanitarian intervention.

A catastrophic humanitarian situation with increasing numbers of displaced people.

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The Kurdish Red Crescent continues its emergency response to those displaced from the Sheikh Maqsoud, Ashrafieh, Tabqa, and Raqqa neighborhoods of Qamishli.
Blankets and mattresses are currently being distributed amidst a catastrophic humanitarian situation, with the number of displaced people increasing as the country experiences a severe cold wave, necessitating urgent humanitarian intervention.

Large displacement in northeastern Syria

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Northeast Syria is witnessing a
new wave of forced displacement affecting hundreds of families, including those previously displaced from the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods. These civilians now find themselves once again in dire humanitarian conditions, exposed to the elements, rain, and bitter cold.
Women and children constitute the majority of the displaced, facing a lack of shelter, food, heating, and medical care, which directly threatens their lives. The continuation of these conditions without urgent intervention portends a genuine humanitarian catastrophe.
We emphasize that these repeated violations against civilians necessitate immediate and urgent humanitarian intervention by the United Nations and international humanitarian organizations. We also demand an immediate cessation of attacks on northeastern Syria and respect for the principles of international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians.
The international community’s silence regarding these events exacerbates the suffering of innocent people and places a moral and legal responsibility on the international community to rescue civilians and stop this ongoing humanitarian crisis

71 awareness sessions as part of the anti-violence campaign

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As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, and in coordination with civil society organizations and the Women’s Authority, the Psychosocial Support Department of the Kurdish Red Crescent conducted 71 awareness and psychosocial support sessions in Al-Hol and Washokani camps and our various centers. The sessions aimed to raise awareness about gender-based violence and online extortion.
The campaign saw the participation of 327 beneficiaries, including 299 women and girls. The sessions included:
✨ Awareness workshops
✨ Interactive activities to promote trust and digital protection
✨ Individual and group psychosocial support sessions
✨ Sharing messages of hope and empowerment
The women’s messages were a voice of hope and resilience:
“I hope peace will prevail…”, “You are strong and deserve safety,” “Seeking support is courageous.”
We are proud of the women’s trust in us and of the partnerships that strengthen our ability to protect the community and build a safer environment for al

348 people benefited from the “Changing Attitudes Towards Suicide” campaign

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On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10, 2025, the Kurdish Red Crescent launched a 9-day awareness campaign in its mental health support centers, under the slogan “Changing Attitudes Towards Suicide,” aiming to break the stigma surrounding this sensitive issue, correct misconceptions, and enhance access to mental and social support services. The campaign was implemented in the Hasakah centers (Al-Shaddadi, Al-Hol, Ashokani, and Tal Tamer), the Qamishli center (Maabada), and the Deir ez-Zor center (Abu Khashab). It included individual and group awareness sessions, distribution of educational materials, informative exhibitions, and sharing real-life stories of people who survived suicide attempts to instill hope. A total of 348 direct beneficiaries, including 56 men and 292 women, participated. They expressed their gratitude for the sessions, which helped them understand suicide as a psychological phenomenon linked to isolation and stress, and taught them how to seek help and offer support to others.

Securing medicines and doses for cancer patients in Sweida..

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Cancer patients in Sweida face life-threatening difficulties. Due to the bloody events and the siege imposed on the region, they cannot travel to Damascus or any centers outside Sweida to continue their treatment or receive their medication doses at the few specialized centers. This is also due to the shortage of medicines inside Sweida due to the siege. We at the Kurdish Red Crescent have coordinated with several organizations inside and outside Sweida to secure the necessary medicines, chemotherapy doses, and healthcare for this group, considered the most affected by the violence and siege. We wish them a speedy recovery.