Surge in Abandoned Newborns Raises Concerns in Syria

Surge in Abandoned Newborns Raises Concerns in Syria
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Human rights activists are warning about a rapidly increasing trend of newborn babies being abandoned across Syria.

Reports indicate that in recent years, infants have been found in trash bins, bags, outside mosques, or on the streets. According to Al Jazeera, several such cases have been documented in northern Syria.

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians continue to suffer from the long-lasting impacts of war, displacement, and poverty, and living conditions remain dire. The absence of effective social and legal protection mechanisms for vulnerable children has further worsened the situation.

International organizations stress the urgent need for a coordinated and systematic response to prevent the spread of this alarming phenomenon. Child rights advocates warn that the number of abandoned infants will likely continue to rise if immediate action is not taken.

There is a critical need to establish support centers, provide medical and psychological care, and assist mothers who lack protection and resources.