Prevention and Reduction of Statelessness in Lebanon
Since 2023, with the generous support of PRM, UNHCR has supported the Government of Lebanon in reforming the civil registration and nationality law through advocacy and providing technical advice to enhance simplified administrative procedures that could help prevent...
Of marigolds and dirt – A woman’s story of overcoming adversities in Lebanon
Three women stand together in the face of mounting difficulties, and hope for a better future. These three women embody strength, and determination in the face of tremendous economic difficulties. They stand together as a reminder that even in the most challenging of...
A solar panel: A big impact on lives
Beirut, Lebanon In her tiny apartment in Ain-Remeneh, a popular suburb of Beirut, Rita lives along with her three cats who keep her company throughout the day. Rita, a 54-year-old Lebanese woman works as a school bus supervisor for two and a half million Lebanese...
“Everyone has the right to a nationality”- Preventing and Reducing Statelessness in Lebanon
Everyone has the right to a nationality. These words are part of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But for millions of people, they are an illusion. A stateless person is someone who is not considered a national by any State under the operation of its law....
CERF, “a fund by all, for all,” a lifesaving cholera response in Lebanon
Following the first reported cholera case in Lebanon, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) declared a cholera outbreak on 6 October 2022. The overall response to the cholera outbreak was led by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on behalf of the Government of...
Winter in review: Desperate to Stay Warm, Refugees in Lebanon Went to Great Lengths to Protect Their Families during Winter Storms
Winter was short but harsh this year in Lebanon. Cold weather hit Lebanon in late January with heavy rain and thunderstorms, causing floods, strong winds and snow. As a result, many villages across Lebanon experienced road blockages due to accumulated snow, landslides...
Fatima’s house is now home.
Seated in her modestly furnished living room, Fatima stares outside her window to a view of the city of Halba in northern Lebanon. From behind the window, she observes the grey and yellow buildings surrounded by mountainous areas that have been a silent witness to her...
A Woman’s Story of Strength and Hope – Critical Support to Refugees Amid Difficult Times.
After her husband passed away in Syria, Sheikha became solely responsible for the protection and safety of her children. She fled the war in Syria, which injured her eldest son Ali, and after several internal displacements, she sought refuge in Lebanon with her...
In Safety and Dignity: Supporting Refugees to Meet Basic Needs
Abdul Motalleb, Amina, and their children once led a normal life in Syria, where they planned a future for their family. But like millions of people, they were forced to flee once the fighting reached their town, destroying their property and putting their lives at...