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October 2024

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Press Release

Statement of the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert

Beirut, 1 October 2024: What we feared has materialized. With strikes throughout Lebanon, including in the heart of Beirut, and incursions across the Blue Line, violence is spiraling to dangerous heights.

October 2024

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Speech

Resident Coordinator’s Speech at the Launch of the "Flash Appeal for Lebanon"

Speech by Imran Riza, UN Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon at the launch of Lebanon's Flash Appeal at the Grand Serail

October 2024

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Press Release

“Bloodied, bruised and broken” – more than 690 children reportedly injured in Lebanon in last six weeks

Beirut, 4 October 2024: UNICEF calls for a ceasefire to protect children as physical injuries and psychological suffering rise dramatically.

October 2024

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Press Release

UNHCR’s Grandi appeals for urgent humanitarian support and an end to the bloodshed in Lebanon

06 October 2024, BEIRUT: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, called on Sunday for greater international support to stem the humanitarian catastrophe engulfing Lebanon. Two weeks of deadly Israeli airstrikes have killed hundreds and forced over a million people to flee their homes. Grandi was visiting Beirut to express his solidarity with Lebanon and to mobilize more support for all those affected, both Lebanese and refugees.

Caption: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi greets a displaced Lebanese girl at the school in Beirut where she temporarily lives with her family.

Photo: © (c) UNHCR/ Ximena Borrazas

October 2024

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Press Release

Joint Statement of UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro

Beirut,8 October 2024: One year since near-daily exchanges of fire commenced across the Blue Line, initiated by Hizbullah propelling rockets into Shab‘a Farms, in violation of the cessation of hostilities and Security Council resolution 1701 (2006).

October 2024

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Press Release

UNICEF provides medical supplies for about 2 million people in need in Lebanon

BEIRUT, 8 October 2024 – Health services under immense strain as the number of casualties and injuries rise, including among children.

October 2024

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Press Release

ILO, UNICEF and partners take immediate shock-response measures to support persons with disabilities in Lebanon

BEIRUT (ILO News), 9 October 2024: In partnership with Lebanon’s Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA), the ILO and UNICEF have taken immediate shock-responsive measures through the National Disability Allowance (NDA) framework already providing support to over 27,000 persons with disabilities aged 15-30 in Lebanon.

October 2024

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Speech

Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator's statement at the UN Press Briefing on the One-Year Mark of Escalations in Lebanon

Statement by Imran Riza, UN Deputy Special Coordinator, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon held in New York on 9 October 2024.