Key messages
• Immediate and full implementation of the Syrian Humanitarian Response Plan agreed by OCHA and the Government of Syria remains a priority.
• There is an urgent need for additional funding from international and regional donors for international relief operations.
• It is vital to address the winter-related challenges immediately.
• Respect for the protection of civilians, including humanitarian workers and especially medical personnel and facilities, and unfettered access to conflict zones throughout the country needs to be ensured.
• Advocacy through all possible channels to call for a strengthened presence of international humanitarian workers on the ground, to boost technical support to Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) and to reinforce delivery of aid.
• Need for additional assistance to address the needs of displaced populations throughout Syria and not just in the "hotspots".
• Donors urgently need to provide and expand assistance to neighbouring countries hosting refugees.