MONA JUUL (Norway), also speaking on behalf of Ireland as co-sponsor for the Syria humanitarian file, pointed out that conflict, food insecurity, drought, COVID-19 and a collapsing economy all contribute to a heavy toll on the Syrian people. Expressing particular concern over the gendered impact of the conflict, including an increased risk of early marriage for girls and the risk of recruitment to armed groups for boys, she underlined the need for a holistic and broader humanitarian response. Also voicing concern over the recent outbreak of cholera in Syria, she reiterated her support of all modalities for the delivery of humanitarian aid — both cross-border and crossline. “This is not a question of either or,” she said. Also citing data that one in three schools in Syria are no longer used for educational purposes, she urged all parties to refrain from actions that impede safe access to education.