An Essay On The Syrian Civil War

The Syrian Civil War is an armed conflict between the Syrian government and the people who rebel against it. It began on 15 March 2011, when protests demanding for democratic reforms in the city of Daraa were met with harsh military force. Several events have occurred since which led to the civil war.
The Syrian Civil War has had a significant impact on the well-being of the population in the country. It is estimated that a total of more than 6.5 million people were displaced within the country, while Over 2.6 million have escaped as refugees to surrounding countries such as Egypt, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon. Problems in safety, food security, shelter, education, health, sanitation and livelihood are prevalent in the majority of the Syrians living in these countries. This exposes a critical need in helping the Syrian refugees in these five neighbouring countries.
Safety
The safety of the Syrian refugees both in camps as well as in the regions outside camps is an ongoing problem. In Egypt, refugees are generally welcomed by host communities. However, a survey found that about 50 per cent of the refugee households consider leaving the country. Out of these people, 27 per cent said that it is due to the worsening of security in Egypt. In the survey, one-fourths of the participants say that due to the harassment by the locals, Syrian women and children are considered as not safe in the country. Problems in children’s safety also occurs, and this include child marriage and child labour. In Iraq, Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a main concern. Victims fail to report the incidents and get assistance due to fear. These are especially true for the Syrian women and girls. In Lebanon, many women experience SGBV due to the ab...

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...nificant percentage of Syrian children were found to be severely malnourished, indicating a decline in the overall health of the children population. In Jordan and Turkey, health care services are accessible to the majority of Syrians. In Turkey, however, there are shortages in medicine, thus improvements need to take place.
Livelihood
Adult Syrian refugees in the five host countries find it difficult to find employment and earn enough money. In Egypt, only about half of the refugee households earn an income. In Iraq, 86 per cent of the refugees consider their salary as inadequate. Since authorization is needed before Syrian refugees are allowed to work, a small number of people in Jordan apply for jobs that are illegal. More worryingly, the incidence of child labour has increased in these countries, partly due to the Syrian children not being able to attend school.