2.9.6. Access to services

As noted by the Syrian Women’s Political Movement, public and administrative services and official conduct have improved in certain urban and government-controlled areas. However, services have reportedly deteriorated in other regions, including in regions under the control of armed groups or conservative factions, where women continued to face insecurity and discrimination.863

UNOCHA emphasised that access to GBV services was restricted by social stigma, fear of identification, concerns around confidentiality, distance to service points and limited availability of trained female staff.864 Funding constraints have led to the closure of hospitals, community centres, and safe spaces for women and girls,865 while GBV organisations have also been severely affected.866 According to UNPFA and GBV AoR, as of May 2025 a total of 453 GBV service points were functional across Syria, whereas at least 45 service points for survivors of gender-based violence have closed.867