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September 2022
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Press Release
UN-Habitat and the Embassy of Japan complete the rehabilitation of residential heritage buildings heavily damaged by the Beirut port explosion
  • Beirut, 07 September 2022. The Government of Japan and the United Nations Human Settlements programme (UN-Habitat) marked today the completion of the rehabilitation of residential buildings of heritage value in the Rmeil Cluster, which were heavily affected by the Beirut port explosion. The ceremony took place inside the cluster, and was attended by Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon, H.E. Mr. Takeshi Okubo, Minister of Information Ziad Makary, Governor of Beirut, Judge Marwan Abboud, Mayor of Beirut Eng. Jamal Itani, Head of UN-Habitat Country Programme, Ms. Taina Christiansen, residents of the cluster, implementing partners and members of the press.
Caption: Ambassador of Japan H.E. Takeshi Okubo and Head of UN-Habitat Country Program Taina Christiansen.
Photo: © UN-Habitat Lebanon

 

September 2022
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Press Release
The Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) allocates $8 million to address urgent needs
  • Beirut, 13 September 2022 – As pressure continues to mount on affected people in Lebanon and vulnerabilities continue to deepen day after day, the Humanitarian Coordinator a.i, Mr. Edouard Beigbeder, announces that the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) has allocated US$8 million to meet urgent needs and enhance preparedness ahead of the fast-approaching winter.

 

September 2022
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Publication
Lebanon's National Youth Policy Action Plan

List of 137 policy recommendations that have been adopted by the Lebanese government to improve the lives of young people between the ages of 15 to 29.

September 2022
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Press Release
Beirut Municipality launches Policy and Reporting Mechanism against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment in partnership with UNICEF
  • BEIRUT, 19 Sept 2022 ­– The Municipality of Beirut launched today a Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policy and reporting mechanism to address, prevent and respond to sexual exploitation or harassment within the Municipality of Beirut. The policy was designed in partnership with UNICEF following a comprehensive review of international guidelines and relevant aspects of the Lebanese legal framework. 
Photo: © UNICEF Lebanon