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.
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.
The magic of Ramadan is absent in northwest Syria in the aftermath of the earthquake which hit in February, which has exacerbated the struggle to survive for millions, left thousands grieving and many suffering from mental trauma and illness.
Hadia Al Mansour, on the ground in Idlib, speaks to survivors and bears witness to the massive destruction that has befallen the opposition-held region in the face of a lack of aid and assistance, freezing conditions, and extremely limited resources.
Thousands of women across northwest Syria have been plunged into the role of the family breadwinner, many having lost their husbands, and desperate to provide for their families. However, they face myriad difficulties in their quest for work.
As the EU's stance, and those of its allies, hardens towards refugees - whose right to seek refuge is enshrined in law - the exodus continues from Syria, where families are desperate to reunite and live in dignity, whatever the risks.
