Hadia Al Mansour is a freelance, Syrian journalist who writes for a wide range of publications and focuses on social, economic and security issues, as well as the treatment of women and children.
In recent years a disturbing trend has grown in NW Syria of TikTok livestreams featuring children begging viewers for gifts and getting food in return.
One year on from the deadly earthquake of 6 February 2023, which shattered countless lives across northwest Syria, hundreds of thousands are still struggling.
Rainstorms, floods and rising chest infections are causing misery in northwest Syria today as civilians cope with the cold by burning unsafe 'alternative' fuels
In-depth: After an attack on a military academy in October by unknown perpetrators, the Syrian regime launched a widespread assault on northwest Syria - the most violent in years - stoking fears of a ground invasion and more displacement.
Syrians in isolated rebel-held northwest Syria have rallied to support Gaza, fundraising in mosques and holding protests and vigils, even in the midst of an escalating regime bombing campaign, as they say, "From Idlib to Gaza, the wound is one".
Farming in northern Syria has been severely impacted since the war started in 2011, with non-regime-held areas now also suffering from a lack of markets for the crops they do grow amid issues from drought and wildfires to high production costs.
Millions in northwest Syria are fearful of the future after Russia's veto saw the Bab al-Hawa crossing closed last month and have expressed dismay and anger at the UN’s move to place greater control of aid in the hands of Assad's regime.
After over a decade of war, the opposition-held region of northwest Syria is awash with weapons, many of which have ended up in arms stores and online buy-and-sell groups where civilians can buy without a licence.
Going on Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and a religious obligation for Muslims - provided they have the means. For those in northwest Syria, while many dream of going on the spiritual journey, poverty and politics are debilitating barriers.
War-torn and isolated northwest Syria is among the world's regions most impacted by today's global economic crises due to its reliance on the volatile Turkish lira, total dependence on overseas aid, and the absence of monetary policy and monitoring.
