In this Q&A, ACHR explains how Syrian refugees constitute an underappreciated humanitarian dimension of ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.
Humanitarian Priorities for Lebanon
The U.S. government has a unique ability – and thus a unique responsibility – to press for an immediate de-escalation before the situation spins further out of control.
Refugees International Condemns the Killing of More Than 500 People, including Two UN Staff in Lebanon and Urges Restraint in Wider Escalation
Refugees International is deeply alarmed by the killing of more than 500 people – including two UNHCR staff – in Lebanon amid the rapid escalation of violence there.
Lebanon Plan to Vet Syrian Refugee Status Threatens Forced Returns
Lebanon’s proposed plan would without a doubt result in the forced deportation of Syrian refugees.
Lebanon’s Forced Deportations Pose Grave Risk to Syrian Refugees
Syrian refugees in Lebanon are facing a brutal crackdown by Lebanese authorities.
Lebanon’s Deepening Crisis: The Case for a Sustainable Aid Response
A severe economic and financial crisis is causing tremendous hardship for the people of Lebanon, a quarter of whom are refugees
Al Jazeera: Lebanon Needs an Aid Paradigm Shift
To avert a catastrophe in Lebanon, foreign donors need to change how they deliver aid to the country.
Doing No Harm in Lebanon: The Need for an Aid Paradigm Shift
Effective aid to Lebanon must avoid the mistakes of the past and finally confront the country’s legacy of corruption.
Al Jazeera: To Rebuild Lebanon and its Economy, Uproot Corruption
As the world gathers aid for the people of Lebanon, it must ensure that it gets to those who need it.
Refugees Are 60 Percent More Likely To Be Financially Impacted By COVID-19, New Research Finds
Refugees are more likely to work in sectors financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and refugee-hosting countries are projected to experience slower growth in 2020.