Germany Commits €60 Million to Syria for Education and Women's Rights

Germany has pledged €60 million to support various projects in Syria focusing on education, women's rights, and more following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. With rebels in control of Damascus, a new era of opportunity has emerged. Half of the funds will aid educational efforts through UNICEF and Arche Nova.

Germany has announced a €60 million commitment to Syrian initiatives focusing on education, women's rights, and additional critical areas, following the recent political upheaval that saw the removal of President Bashar al-Assad.

Development Minister Svenja Schulze characterized this moment as a "historic window" for positive change, urging global support. A significant portion of the financial aid targets education, with €25 million directed to UNICEF and €6 million to Arche Nova, an aid organization managing schools for approximately 3,000 children.

The targeted projects are designed to be free of ideological influence, promoting inclusivity and equality. Other allocations include €19 million to the UNDP and €3 million to support Syrian women's groups, ensuring all projects bypass governmental intervention by partnering exclusively with NGOs and U.N. agencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)