The fall of the Assad government sparked fresh hope for millions of displaced Syrians who dream of returning home. Yet volatile security, and other considerations including a lack of housing, services and jobs are still preventing many from going back. Join UNHCR’s Syria Representative, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, the agency’s Jordan Representative, Maria Stavropoulou, and King’s Dr Stacey Gutkowski as they examine what the international community can do to foster stability, support returnees and ease the burden on host countries.

Together, the speakers will explore:

What support is needed for the 1 million Syrians who have returned to Syria from neighbouring countries since the fall of the Assad government on 8 December 2024?

Given not all refugees will be able to return immediately, how can the international community support neighbouring countries that continue to host millions of Syrian refugees - there are more than 4.5 million Syrians outside of the country, including in Jordan.

What can the international community do to best support stabilization and recovery efforts, including assisting the more than 7 million Syrians still displaced inside the country?

Amid shifting geopolitics and shrinking aid budgets, what are the main challenges UNHCR and partners are facing in Syria and in Jordan, and how are they innovating and responding?

Can Syrians finally hope? Ending displacement and fostering a stable future