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Research Report | April 2014
Impact of Population Growth and Climate Change on Water Scarcity, Agricultural Output and Food Security
This research project brought together several teams from across multiple countries to conduct a review and analysis on a wide range of complex, interconnected topics. Any one of these issues (e.g. climate change, population dynamics, food security and water security) can allow for vast and deep exploration. Seeking to integrate the concepts into unified analysis that is comprehensive and coherent is both exceptionally challenging and incredibly necessary. By...

Research Report | April 2014
Impact of Population Growth and Climate Change on Water Scarcity, Agricultural Output and Food Security
This research project brought together several teams from across multiple countries to conduct a review and analysis on a wide range of complex, interconnected topics. Any one of these issues (e.g. climate change, population dynamics, food security and water security) can allow for vast and deep exploration. Seeking to integrate the concepts into unified analysis that is comprehensive and coherent is both exceptionally challenging and incredibly necessary. By...

About the Zero Project: For a World without Barriers The Zero Project was initiated by the Essl Foundation in 2010. It has been run in partnership with the World Future Council (WFC) since 2011 and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) since 2013. The mission of the Zero Project is to work for a world without barriers, according to the principles and Articles of the UN CRPD.

This report focuses on the consequences for Syrian refugees in Lebanon of not being able to access adequate health care.

In most Arab countries, family matters including Domestic Violence continue to be handled by religious courts as civil legislation does not criminalise acts of violence within the family.

Syria's third year of civil war has caused a rapid acceleration in influx of the refugees to Lebanon with the intensification of clashes in recent months. In fall 2013 more than 2000 Syrian refugees are fleeing to Lebanon on daily basis. The mental health needs of Syrian refugees in Lebanon have not received thorough assessment. Information about the nature, the quality, and coverage of these services for the Syrian refugees is lacking. Methodology The Syrian refugee assessment for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) took place in August and September 2013. The assessment had two...

This "Thirty Questions Guide" is the first guide that addresses the various stages of work and employment based on the principles of the CRPD and its relevant detailed provisions.

International Medical Corps Lebanon began providing services for Syrian refugees in September 2011 in North Lebanon. Since then, International Medical Corps has scaled up considerably, both geographically and in terms of types of services offered. In August, International Medical Corps: mobilized a mobile medical unit for the Masnaa border crossing provided ToT training for 54 Syrian refugee women on health-related topics supported over 14,000 primary health care (PHC) consultations admitted 2,600 patients for hospitalization  completed two mental health GAP refresher trainings for 24 PHC...

Shifting Sands: Changing gender roles among refugees in Lebanon is new study published by ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality and Oxfam GB. The study explores the different pressures facing men and women refugees from Syria living in Lebanon from a gender perspective. It highlights the gendered impact of the crises on women, men, boys and girls. Key research findings highlight changes in gendered norms, values and identities, as well as changes in levels of gender-based violence, protection and emotional stress. Moreover, the study depicts changes in gendered access and control over...

Working Paper | September 2013
Policy-making in Lebanon: Potential Offshore Oil and Gas Discoveries by Jeremy Arbid
This report follows the conclusion of the thesis research entitled “Policy-making in Lebanon: Potential Offshore Oil and Gas Discoveries” carried out with support from the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, United Nations in the Arab World Program at the American University of Beirut. The research aimed to clarify the inner workings of the policy-making process in Lebanon. Using the multiple streams framework of John Kingdon (2003), the research...

International Medical Corps Lebanon began providing services for Syrian refugees in September 2011 in North Lebanon. Since then, IMC has scaled up considerably, both geographically and in terms of types of services offered. In the health sector International Medical Corps is at the forefront of the emergency response effort, providing services for both registered and nonregistered refugees. In the first six months of 2013, through its primary, secondary and mental health care programs across Lebanon, International Medical Corps has: • Provided 53,885 primary health care consultations; •...

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The continuing unrest in Syria is resulting in a growing influx of Syrian refugees to Lebanon. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has registered over 57,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon (September 7, 2012) while many refugees are awaiting registration.

Research Study | January 2013
Effect of Distributed Electric Power Generation on Household Exposure to Airborne Carcinogens in Beirut by Alan Shihadeh, Marc Al Helou, Najat Saliba, Sara Jaber, Nader Alaeddine, Elias Ibrahim,
Zahra Salahieh, Maher Chiit
Due to inadequate power production capacity, EDL has in recent years instituted a rotating power outage regimen in Lebanon. People and businesses have turned to privately-owned diesel generator sets for power during outages. Because these generators are located in dense urban areas, their emissions may significantly increase inhalation exposure...

The number of Syrian refugees registered in Lebanon has more than quadrupled over the past six months. On January 1, 2013 Lebanon was hosting some 130,000 refugees; today that figure stands at more than 600,000.

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The purpose of the needs assessment conducted in the Bekaa area is to identify the needs of Syrian refugees (SR), in terms of food, non food items (NFIs), shelter, water and education.

This operational guidance note is anchored on the principles of universal health care for all persons of concern fleeing the ongoing conflict in Syria and in need of international protection in Lebanon.

Since March 2011 and the continuously escalating crisis in Syria, Lebanon (along with Jordan, Iraq and Turkey) has been a refuge area for Syrian families fleeing the instability and violence in their country.

This report summarises the findings of the recent Rapid Needs Assessment at Amel Association International’s Burj el Barajneh (Baajour) community centre, which took place in late March 2013.