CLEAN : Humanitarian needs in Syria up 20% for 2021: UN

The video discusses the formation of a COVID-19 oxygen emergency task force requiring over $90 million to address challenges. It highlights a 20% increase in humanitarian needs in Syria due to economic downturns, with 13.4 million people needing assistance, up from 11 million last year. The situation mirrors the high levels of need seen in 2016 and 2017, with previously less affected populations now requiring aid.

What is the primary focus of the COVID-19 task force mentioned in the video?

• Training healthcare workers

• Addressing oxygen supply challenges

• Building hospitals in rural areas

• Providing vaccines to Latin America

By what percentage has the number of people in need increased in Syria this year?

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the estimated number of people requiring humanitarian assistance in Syria this year?

• 13.4 million

• 12.4 million

• 10 million

• 11 million

Which years are mentioned as having similar high levels of need in Syria?

• 2020 and 2021

• 2018 and 2019

• 2016 and 2017

• 2014 and 2015

What has happened to segments of the population that were previously less affected in Syria?

• They have received more aid

• They have become self-sufficient

• They have been pushed into needing aid

• They have migrated to other countries