UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has called for children to be placed at the centre of Syria's recovery as millions of Syrians return home and communities work to restore essential services.
During a three-day visit to Syria, Russell highlighted education, health care, safe water and child protection as priorities for returning families. She met government officials and other partners and reaffirmed UNICEF's commitment to supporting children and young people across the country.
Discussions during the visit focused on the needs of returning families, rebuilding essential services and increasing investment in children and adolescents.
UNICEF said the recovery process offers an opportunity to rebuild systems that can better protect children and support their long-term development.
