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The agony of Aleppo follows Syrian refugees into exile
24 Nov 2016 Despite having found safety in Lebanon, Alaa continues to be haunted by unspeakable loss and tragedy in her hometown of Aleppo. -
Facebook group helps Syrian refugees navigate life in Lebanon
13 Jul 2016 Since its launch in 2014, the "I am a Syrian in Lebanon" group has gained 30,000 members seeking tips on enrolling in school, reporting abuse and more. -
Schools enrol more Syrian refugee children in Lebanon
7 Jul 2016 UNHCR is working with its partners in Lebanon to expand educational opportunities for thousands of young refugees from neighbouring Syria. -
UNHCR Special Envoy calls for leadership to address Syria crisis
15 Mar 2016 Angelina Jolie Pitt urges governments to show leadership on Syrian and wider global refugee crisis during visit to Lebanon. -
UNHCR joins push to end suffering in Syria
21 Jan 2016 More than 100 UN and other humanitarian organizations issue joint appeal urging people around the world to raise their voices and call for an end to Syria crisis -
Debt a growing burden for Syrian refugees in Lebanon
20 Nov 2015 Nearly 90 percent of more than one million Syrian refugees in Lebanon are trapped in debt according to the findings of a recent survey by UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP. -
200,000 Syrian refugee children to get free schooling in Lebanon
2 Oct 2015 Tasnim, a 12-year-old refugee from Syria, lost a hand after a shell hit her home, but that is not stopping her from scoring top marks at school in Lebanon. -
Greater support in countries of first asylum needed to stem refugee outflows
26 Aug 2015 UNHCR notes that, despite urgent need for funds to handle Syria crisis, action plan remains hugely underfunded. -
Syrian refugee in Lebanon decides to head to Turkey to risk flight to Europe
21 Jul 2015 Former architect tells UNHCR: "I'll go anywhere; Italy, Greece, I don't care. I have officially hit rock bottom."