Syrian refugees in Lebanon - from catastrophe to catastrophe
Discussing the current situation in Lebanon and its impact on Syrian refugees
Since September 2024, the escalation of attacks by Israel, particular to southern Lebanon and Beirut, has forcibly displaced around 900,000 people in Lebanon (of a total population of ~6 million total) and killed at least 2,000 people, including dozens of healthcare workers. These populations have moved to northern areas of Lebanon, to Syria or elsewhere. Around 290,000 have left the country. As a result of Syria’s ongoing conflict, around 1.5 million Syrian refugees (of whom around half are registered with the UNHCR,) reside in Lebanon, of whom ~50% are children. Their situation is already harsh with 90% living in poverty and around 900,000 living in tented settlements, mainly around Bekaa Valley and other northern and eastern regions of the country. They face widespread discrimination affecting livelihoods, shelter, health and education, worsening their situation. There has also been an escalation in the forced repatriations even prior to this escalation which, for many Syrians can result in their arrest, torture or death as protests against the government were criminalised. All these factors are set to worsen the already dire situation for Syrian refugees in Lebanon with profound impacts on health.
In this webinar, we bring together experts to discuss the current situation as it changes, its impact on Syrian refugees (and other vulnerable communities in Lebanon e.g. migrants, Palestinian refugees) with a focus on the health impacts.
Speakers
- Dr Fadi Halabi, Multi-Aid Programs, Lebanon
- Dr Jasmin Lilian Diab, Director, Institute for Migration Studies, Lebanese American University
- Mais Omar, Women Now for Development – Lebanon
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