After ISIS took over northern Syria and Iraq in 2014, they began a reign that set the area back decades. Children were among the most affected, facing obstacles not only to their physical and mental well-being, but also their ability to access clean water, food, shelter, education, healthcare and so much more. In autumn 2016, a coalition of forces began the slow work of retaking territory from ISIS. These are some of the children who were impacted. (All photos taken while on assignment for UNICEF.)
After ISIS took over northern Syria and Iraq in 2014, they began a reign that set the area back decades. Children were among the most affected, facing obstacles not only to their physical and mental well-being, but also their ability to access clean water, food, shelter, education, healthcare and so much more. In autumn 2016, a coalition of forces began the slow work of retaking territory from ISIS. These are some of the children who were impacted.
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