Pleased to meet with H.E. Minister of Interior Ahmad Hajjar, in the presence of Ambassador Ramez Dimashkieh, Chair of @LPDCommittee. We discussed @UNRWA’s work in Lebanon, the situation of #PalestineRefugees, and ways to further strengthen coordination and cooperation
Fruitful exchange today with @DUALEBField and other donors on the situation of Palestine Refugees at Ein El Hilweh camp in Saida. Delighted to attend the inauguration of the school library and visited a health centre with other partners.
Today, the last displaced family left the @UNRWA shelters in Lebanon.
Heartfelt thanks to all colleagues and partners who stood by displaced families with care and support when it was needed most.
We hope stability and peace will prevail.
Presented to partners the findings of the Nahr El Bared camp socio-economic value chain analysis with Dr. Sami Nader of USJ. The study identified investment opportunities to create shared economic benefits for youth and women in the camp and surrounding municipalities.
Honoured to welcome German Ambassador Kurt Georg Stoeckl-Stillfried to an @UNRWA shelter, where he observed our inclusive emergency response delivering health, PSS, food, and essential services to displaced #PalestineRefugees, Lebanese, and Syrian families side by side.
Welcomed @Imran_Riza, UN RC in 🇱🇧, UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM, WFP, OCHA, UNFPA & WHO to an @UNRWA inclusive shelter hosting #PalestineRefugees, Lebanese & Syrians, providing health, PSS, kitchen, & social services. UNRWA coordinates with UN partners to respond to the 🇱🇧 emergency.
Happy to see children smiling and enjoying Eid activities at @UNRWA’s shelter. Thanks to our dedicated staff and partners who continue providing essential support to displaced families throughout the holiday.
Visit by the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to a UNRWA emergency shelter hosting 1,900 displaced #PalestineRefugees, Syrians, and Lebanese. The Ambassador conveyed President Mahmoud Abbas’ continued support for UNRWA’s work and emergency response in 🇱🇧
As displaced continue to arrive, @UNRWA teams are accommodating all — including children, the elderly, women & persons with disabilities. Registration is ongoing, while younger children begin adjusting to their new surroundings, keeping themselves busy despite the uncertainty.
UNRWA has issued an urgent call for $12.3M to sustain its priority humanitarian response in 🇱🇧 over the next 90 days—supporting up to 10,000 displaced people in @UNRWA shelters and 63,000 vulnerable #PalestineRefugees living outside shelters.
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Today we briefed UNSG António Guterres on the humanitarian response to large-scale displacement at the launch of the $308.3M UN Flash Appeal for 🇱���.
Highlighted @UNRWA’s inclusive support to displaced communities—helping uphold solidarity in times of tension.
A newborn arrived in one of @UNRWA’s shelters — their first home. A small life beginning in the most difficult of circumstances. A reminder that even in displacement, life continues and must be protected.
Today, @UNRWA teams distributed food to displaced families in our emergency shelters while also creating job opportunities for #PalestineRefugee youth, who are supporting the response and helping deliver assistance to those in need.
.@UNRWA reopened its main emergency shelter today, once again hosting displaced Lebanese, Syrian, and #Palestinerefugee families together. Inclusivity is a core humanitarian approach — especially in times of conflict and resource constraints.
Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini met PM Najib Mikati at the Grand Serail to brief on the situation of @UNRWA and to thank the Lebanese government for its support of the Agency’s operations in 🇱🇧.
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Presented to Parliamentary Foreign Affairs & Expatriates Committee, led by Chair Fadi Alameh, highlighting @UNRWA's financial situation. We discussed its vital role as in the national interest, regional stability, & #PalestineRefugees' well-being. Sustainable funding is critical.
Thanking Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib for exceptional support in rallying international attention for @UNRWA. With one third of its budget still needed for 2024 operations, every effort counts to sustain its operations for #PalestineRefugees in 🇱🇧.
📍 Beirut. At meeting @grandserail with PM @Najib_Mikati we discussed the stabilizing role of @UNRWA in #PalestineRefugee camps in #Lebanon and the need to ensure the Agency is able to maintain its operations. 🙏 for the strong support of the Lebanese Government!. @LPDCommittee