Jun 07 Watch U.S. policy in Syria focuses on humanitarian crisis By PBS News Hour Presidential elections were held in Syria on Tuesday, with President Bashar al-Assad taking nearly 90 percent of the vote. Is the U.S. 'behind the curve' in its handling of the conflict? Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Liz Sly, the Beirut bureau… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch As refugee crises escalate, UN commissioner calls for 'massive international solidarity' By PBS News Hour War has upended the lives of millions in Syria and a never-ending humanitarian crisis. Aid groups attempt to meet basic needs of refugees and internally displaced Syrians but face a massive shortfall in finances. Judy Woodruff talks to U.N. High… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch Architect with humanitarian focus wins top architecture prize By PBS News Hour This year’s recipient of architecture’s top award — the Pritzker Prize — has designed innovative structures for people suffering from hardship and disaster for more than 20 years. Japanese architect Shigeru Ban helps his profession focus more on serving those… Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch Syria's shattered health care system causes suffering from eradicated diseases, preventable amputations By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch Humanitarian aid groups prepare for long-term crisis in Syria By PBS News Hour Judy Woodruff talks to Nancy Lindborg of the U.S. Agency for International Development and Michael Gerson of The Washington Post about the devastating conditions for Syrian civilians and refugees, the barriers preventing aid organizations from reaching people in need and… Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch UN aid workers encounter grave desperation in Palestinian refugee camp cut off by Syria's war By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 22 U.N. Security Council agrees on aid resolution for Syria By Kayla Ruble In a unanimous vote on Saturday, the U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to Syria. The Security Council passed the resolution which demands country-wide access for providing assistance to the people of Syria. Continue reading
Feb 07 Watch Homs evacuation is 'crumb of comfort' for Syrian civilians still trapped By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch Syrian conflict prevents UN aid from reaching starving Palestinian refugees By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch In Syria, Dire Need for Humanitarian Help Exacerbated by Delivery Difficulties In Syria, Dire Need for Humanitarian Help Exacerbated by Delivery Difficulties… Continue watching