We hope that seniorlevel representation and contributions by donor states will redefine the nature of this conference to prepare for long term humanitarian support to Syrians. Five years into the Syrian conflict. it is easy for donor fatigue to set in. But this is nothing compared to what Syrian refugees are experiencing daily. Whether they have been displaced inside Syria. whether they are building lives in refugee camps in Turkey and Jordan. whether they are trying to integrate into a new city. or whether they are risking their lives in crossing open seas. refugees are facing daily challenges to their very existence. Our resolve to alleviate the hardships and suffering this conflict has caused must. at a minimum. equal theirs. The February 4 conference in London is an opportunity for nations to meet this crisis with the resources and determination necessary to address the short and long term needs of the Syrian people. The bipartisan resolution Senator CORKER and I are putting forward encourages the international community to act with urgency to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria and in Syrian refugeehosting countries in the region. It encourages nations to not only fulfill their previous pledges. but to commit to doing more. We must find ways to reduce the barriers preventing refugees from rebuilding their lives. Granting refugees the right to work and access basic services. and funding integration programs. are important goals in that respect. Education is also key. We must ensure that all children and young people affected by the conflict have access to a safe and quality education by both strengthening national education systems and investing in alternative learning pathways.
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