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Deadly blaze devastates Syrian refugee family in Lebanon
15 Dec 2017 Local community comes together after fire sweeps through tented Bekaa Valley settlement, killing eight young children from one extended family. -
UN and partners seek US$4.4 billion to aid Syria refugees
12 Dec 2017 Funding appeal launched to support over 5 million Syrians exiled by seven years of brutal conflict as well as the vulnerable communities hosting them -
Lebanese clown group uses laughter to make serious points
16 Nov 2017 Clowns present tales from children to create awareness of human rights and social justice. -
Donors pledge more than US$6 billion for Syrians, hosts
6 Apr 2017 At the Brussels Conference on Supporting Syria, donors promise support for displaced Syrians and their hosts, and renew calls for greater international solidarity. -
UNHCR calls for help for refugees facing European winter freeze
13 Jan 2017 The UN Refugee Agency urges governments to do more to help and protect refugees and migrants battling freezing temperatures in Europe. -
As winter blows in across Lebanon, refugees struggle
23 Dec 2016 As rains soak the Bekaa Valley and temperatures fall, vulnerable families battle to keep warm and dry. -
Cash aid empowers refugees and boosts Lebanese economy
16 Dec 2016 Syrian refugees say cash-based aid programme gives them greater financial control and dignity, while local businesses report increased revenues. -
Lebanese school empowers children with hearing impairment
2 Dec 2016 Specialized academic institute gives local and Syrian refugee pupils with hearing impairment a chance to fulfil their promise. -
Burning trash to keep warm in Syria town cut off by war
25 Nov 2016 UNHCR delivers winter clothing to residents of Qudsaya as part of a drive to provide life-saving aid to 4.6 million Syrians and Iraqis displaced across the region.