Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. HighlightsOver 1.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) returned to their areas of origin, highlighting emerging recovery needs and growing service gaps.493 explosive ordnance incidents were reported since January 2025, resulting in 390 deaths and 536 injuries, including 108 children killed and 205 injured, reinforcing the urgent need to increase child-focused protection and risk education.4.5 million people, including 2.6 million children, received essential services, nearly 99 per cent of whom live in areas facing extreme or high levels of humanitarian needs.61,066 Grade 9 and 12 students sat for national exams in their own communities in Al Hasakeh, Deir-ez-Zor, and Ar-Raqqa for the first time in a decade, easing financial burdens and reducing protection risks associated with long-distance travel, following sustained advocacy by UNICEF and education sector partners.