The conflict in Syria continues to drive the largest refugee crisis in the world. Over 5.3 million Syrians are registered as refugees in neighbouring countries as of 1 December 2017.
Amel Association International is publishing its second activity report on the activities undertaken by the Syrian Refugee Emergency Response programme from April 2013 to October 2013.
In March 2013, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) registered 48,000 Syrian refugees, bringing the number of refugees registered and awaiting registration with the Office to just under 400,000. However, the Lebanese Government estimates that approximately one million Syrians are seeking refuge in the country. The humanitarian situation is deepening as the number of Syrian refugees in the region could double or triple by the end of the year if no solution is found. In response, Amel is stepping up the assistance to Syrian refugees in Lebanon by providing primary healthcare...
This joint programme between UNDP and UN Habitat aims at working at the national and local levels to improve dwellers' access to basic urban services in Palestinian Gatherings in Lebanon with particular attention to the Adjacent Areas of Palestinian Refugee Camps.
