Andrew Lind

Head of Office @IOMLebanon

[Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon @mophleb]

ومن خلال قصة ميلا، نسعى إلى تعزيز الوعي المجتمعي وتشجيع الجميع على استبدال الوصمة الاجتماعية بالتفهّم والاحترام والمعرفة، والمساهمة في بناء بيئة أكثر دعماً وتقبّلاً للأشخاص المصابين بالسكّري من النوع الأول.

[Missing Migrants Project @MissingMigrants]

We documented at least 4,414 child migrant deaths since 2014, but the true toll is unknown. More than half of migrant fatalities lack information on age.

Our new @IdacM report examines why so many children remain invisible in the data.
🔗 https://t.co/tqYtEI8EAn

[AICS Beirut @aicsbeirut]

#ELISSA: Rehabilitation works begin in Social Development Centers across #Lebanon

Funded by the @euinlebanon and implemented by #AICS Beirut, the "EU 4 Lebanon – Inclusive Services for Social Actions (ELISSA)" programme is entering a new phase, with rehabilitation works set to begin in six Social Development Centers (#SDCs) across Lebanon.

On Wednesday, 7 October, AICS Beirut, in coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs (#MoSA), carried out the site possession visits at the SDCs of Aanout and Lebaa, officially handing over the sites to the contractor for the commencement of works.

The rehabilitation interventions will upgrade the centers’ facilities, improve electrical and water systems, and enhance safety, functionality and accessibility, in line with international standards.

These works mark an important step towards strengthening the role of SDCs as accessible entry points for inclusive, integrated health and social services, ultimately improving access to essential services for vulnerable populations across Lebanon.

[Jean-Pierre Lacroix @Lacroix_UN]

Currently in #Beirut with @UNIFIL_ chief @DiodatoAbagnara where we met with officials, Troop Contributing Countries & the @UN Country team. I thanked them for their critical support to #UNIFIL and reiterated the UN's strong commitment to supporting peace & stability in Lebanon.

[Andrew Lind @IOMABL]

UN Peacekeeping Chief Says Talks on Future of Lebanon Mission Must Begin Soon https://t.co/BlM5QW5rau

[Andrew Lind @IOMABL]

Many thanks for @GermanEmbBeirut for the show of support and interest in in the #Masnaa border initiative of @mopwleb

[Germany in Lebanon 🇩🇪🇱🇧 @GermanEmbBeirut]

Welcoming announcement by Minister Rasamny @mopwleb on funding of and sustainable works on #Masnaa border. Great to hear about strong cooperation with @IOMLebanon and support by @EUinLebanon. #Germany involved via #GIZ @German_Coop 🇩🇪🤝🇱🇧.

[هنا لبنان @thisislebnews]

رسامني يعرض خطة إعادة إعمار معبر المصنع أمام شركاء دوليين
https://t.co/CfU0QCbvvz

[Germany in Lebanon 🇩🇪🇱🇧 @GermanEmbBeirut]

Welcoming announcement by Minister Rasamny @mopwleb on funding of and sustainable works on #Masnaa border. Great to hear about strong cooperation with @IOMLebanon and support by @EUinLebanon. #Germany involved via #GIZ @German_Coop 🇩🇪🤝🇱🇧.

[Canada in Lebanon @CanadaLebanon]

Visa scams are real. Know the red flags:
🚩Fake accounts asking for personal info
🚩Cash-only payments or “guaranteed” approvals
🚩Visa fee requests by email, phone, or bank transfer
🚩Visa documents with obvious errors
Protect yourself from fraud https://t.co/fkQs6Eyggc

[Ministry of Public Works and Transport - Lebanon @mopwleb]

📌نظّمت وزارة الأشغال العامة والنقل، بدعم من المنظمة الدولية للهجرة (IOM)، زيارة ميدانية لممثلي المجتمع الدولي والأمم المتحدة إلى معبر المصنع، بالتنسيق مع الأمن العام والجمارك والجيش وسائر الأجهزة المعنية، لعرض المشروع وبحث خيارات الشراكة لتنفيذه.

🔹 أكّد الوزير فايز رسامني أنّ تطوير المصنع استثمار استراتيجي في أمن لبنان ومستقبله الاقتصادي، مشدّدًا على ضرورة ربط توسعة مرفأي بيروت وطرابلس بتطوير الطرق والمعابر المؤدية إلى الأسواق العربية عبر سوريا.

🔹 يشمل المخطط زيادة القدرة الاستيعابية وتقليص الانتظار وتنظيم مسارات العبور، واعتماد الإجراءات الرقمية والتفتيش الحديث، وتعزيز التنسيق الحدودي لمكافحة التهريب وتسهيل التجارة والترانزيت.

🔹 أكّد رسامني مساهمة الحكومة، من خلال موازنة الوزارة، في تأهيل المعابر والطرق المؤدية إليها، بالتوازي مع تطوير الشراكات الدولية للمضيّ في التنفيذ.

🔹 أعلن رئيس مكتب المنظمة الدولية للهجرة في لبنان أندرو ليند اكتمال الدراسات الفنية ووجود خطة تنفيذ مرحلية واضحة، مؤكّدًا أنّ المشروع سيتيح إدارة حدودية أكثر أمنًا وكفاءة ويدعم التعافي الاقتصادي.

🔹 أعرب الاتحاد الأوروبي عن اهتمامه بدعم تحديث المعبر، فيما تعمل الحكومة، بدعم من المنظمة الدولية للهجرة، على تأمين الشراكات والموارد اللازمة لتنفيذ المشروع.

@IOMLebanon @IOMABL @EUinLebanon @EUAmbLebanon

[Ministry of Public Works and Transport - Lebanon @mopwleb]

📌 The Ministry of Public Works and Transport, with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), organised a field visit to Masnaa Border Crossing for representatives of the international community and the United Nations. Coordinated with General Security, Lebanese Customs, the Lebanese Armed Forces and other relevant agencies, the visit presented the project and explored partnerships for its implementation.

🔹 Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny described Masnaa’s development as a strategic investment in Lebanon’s security and economic future, stressing that the expansion of Beirut and Tripoli ports must be accompanied by upgrades to roads and border crossings connecting Lebanon to Arab markets through Syria.

🔹 The masterplan provides for increased capacity, shorter waiting times and streamlined traffic flows, alongside digital procedures, modern inspection systems and stronger cross-border coordination to combat smuggling and facilitate trade and transit.

🔹 Rasamny affirmed that the government would contribute, through the ministry’s budget, to rehabilitating border crossings and their access roads, while advancing international partnerships to move implementation forward.

🔹 Andrew Lind, Head of IOM’s Lebanon Office, confirmed that technical studies were complete and a clear, phased implementation plan was in place. He said the project would enable safer, more efficient border management and support economic recovery.

🔹 The European Union expressed interest in supporting the crossing’s modernisation, as the government, with IOM’s support, works to secure the partnerships and resources needed to implement the project.

@IOMLebanon @IOMABL @EUinLebanon @EUAmbLebanon

[Andrew Lind @IOMABL]

@IOMLebanon @mopwleb @EUinLebanon @ArnoutPauwels @BelgiumMFA @ItalyinLebanon @AmbaFranceLiban @Imran_Riza @CanadaLebanon @usembassybeirut @WorldBankMENA @GermanEmbBeirut Many thanks to @EUinLebanon and @Imran_Riza in particular for demonstrating their support to this Government-led initiative!

[Ministry of Public Works and Transport - Lebanon @mopwleb]

قدّمت الحكومة اللبنانية، عبر وزارة الأشغال العامة والنقل @mopwleb ، خطة إعادة إعمار معبر المصنع إلى الشركاء الدوليين.

وتدعم @IOMLebanon جهود تعبئة الموارد لتنفيذ هذا المشروع الحيوي.

[Ministry of Public Works and Transport - Lebanon @mopwleb]

The Lebanese Government, through @mopwleb , presented to international partners its plan to rebuild Masnaa, Lebanon’s main land border crossing with Syria.
@IOMLebanon is supporting resource mobilization & the implementation of this strategic project.

[IOM Lebanon @IOMLebanon]

قدّمت الحكومة اللبنانية، عبر وزارة الأشغال العامة والنقل @mopwleb ، خطة إعادة إعمار معبر المصنع إلى الشركاء الدوليين.

وتدعم @IOMLebanon جهود تعبئة الموارد لتنفيذ هذا المشروع الحيوي.
https://t.co/LyMHKr4UsK

[IOM Lebanon @IOMLebanon]

The Lebanese Government, through @mopwleb , presented to international partners its plan to rebuild Masnaa, Lebanon’s main land border crossing with Syria.
@IOMLebanon is supporting resource mobilization & the implementation of this strategic project.
👉https://t.co/nLlrtOKNiW

[Andrew Lind @IOMABL]

A pleasure today to accompany HE Rasamny @mopwleb who presented the #Masnaa Reconstruction Masterplan to International Partners in Cooperation with @IOMLebanon: A Strategic Investment in Lebanon’s Security, Economy and Regional Connectivity https://t.co/T9txMhhvPg

[IOM Lebanon @IOMLebanon]

“I was trying to transform my pain into support,” says Walaa.
With support from @EUinLebanon& @EU_FPI, IOM & @RESTARTCENTER provided mental health & psychosocial sessions that helped Walaa find strength & now support others in her community
Read her story: https://t.co/vbFlfVQYdc

[IOM Saudi Arabia @IOMSaudiArabia]

IOM & Princess Alanood Foundation signed a new partnership agreement to deliver a Crisis and Disaster Management Training Program in KSA.
Building on the MoU signed earlier this year, the program will strengthen capacities through expert-led learning & crisis response exercises.

[UNHCR Syria @UNHCRinSYRIA]

Today, the 21st organized return convoy from Lebanon arrived in Syria through Jdaidet Yabous border crossing. Some parents shared a common concern: their children lack civil documentation. UNHCR teams provided information on legal support to help them obtain the documents needed.