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UNHCR Lebanon at a Glance
Lebanon continues to face overlapping crises. A severe economic collapse, the lingering effects of the Beirut blast and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of the Gaza situation and the escalation of hostilities in late 2024, left nine out of ten Syrian refugees in Lebanon in need of humanitarian assistance.
Following the change of government in Syria in December 2024, cross-border movements have increased, while challenges related to housing, employment, and access to basic services persist.
In coordination with the Government of Lebanon and partners, UNHCR supports refugees who choose to return home under the UN-supported Voluntary Return Programme, launched in July 2025. The programme provides information, legal counseling, transportation, and cash assistance to ensure returns are voluntary, safe, and dignified, while UNHCR also continues to assist those who remain in Lebanon amid ongoing hardship.
With only 26 per cent of financial requirements funded, UNHCR has been forced to scale down or discontinue programmes in healthcare, shelter, and cash assistance, leaving access to life-saving care and basic survival support at critical risk.
UNHCR works closely with the Government of Lebanon and numerous national and international partners to provide protection and assistance to refugees, host communities, and stateless persons across the country.