UNHCR calls for urgent support in Lebanon as humanitarian catastrophe looms
UNHCR's Salih visiting affected neighborhood by Israeli strikes in Beirut.
UNHCR helps to save lives and build better futures for the millions of people forced to flee their homes.
Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital protection and assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to.
We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home.
In Saida, after 3hrs on the road from Beirut 🇱🇧. Roads packed with families rushing to return, to see the state of their homes & villages after the ceasefire was announced after 46 days of intense hostilities.
— Karolina L Billing (@KarolinaBilling) April 17, 2026
So much hope to return home, from a situation of forced displacement. pic.twitter.com/3SOrGDXgb9
The ceasefire has brought a sense of hope with some displaced families in 🇱🇧 starting to head home cautiously, as families closely monitor how the situation evolves.
— UNHCR Lebanon (@UNHCRLebanon) April 17, 2026
People want to go home, but more than anything they want to feel safe.
Support remains as critical as ever. pic.twitter.com/giRRRsENNp
