We are pleased to welcome our new Representative to Lebanon, @KarolinaBilling! Officially presenting her credentials, she met with Foreign Affairs Minister @YoussefRaggi & reaffirmed UNHCR's commitment to stand with 🇱🇧 & work in partnership with government to achieve solutions.

🚌 🚛 عاد يوم أمس 347 لاجئًا سوريًا إلى وطنهم من بيروت من خلال برنامج العودة الطوعية المنظّمة من المفوضية والمنظمة الدولية للهجرة في لبنان @IOMLebanon والمديرية العامة للأمن العام اللبناني @DGSGLB. وقد عبروا معبر المصنع الحدودي متجهين نحو حلب وحماة وحمص وإدلب.

🚌 🚛 Yesterday, 347 Syrian refugees returned home from Beirut through organized convoys supported by UNHCR, @IOMLebanon, and @DGSGLB. They crossed the Masnaa border to reach Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and Idleb.

Last week, 163 Syrian refugees embarked on their journey home as part of the fourth organized return convoy from 🇱🇧, facilitated by UNHCR and @IOMLebanon in coordination with @DGSGLB . Over 1 million Syrians have returned to Syria from neighboring countries since December 2024.

🇪🇸 On Spain’s National Day, we thank Spain for its continued partnership with UNHCR in supporting the most vulnerable in Lebanon 🇱🇧.

تجمّع أكثر من 160 لاجئًا سوريًا فجر اليوم في طرابلس شمال لبنان، استعدادًا لعودتهم إلى سوريا ضمن برنامج العودة الطوعية المنظّم من قبل المفوضية و@IOMLebanon ، بالتعاون الوثيق مع @DGSGLB. وعبر اللاجئون من معبر العريضة الحدودي للوصول إلى حمص وإدلب في سوريا.

160+ Syrian refugees have gathered since dawn ahead of their return to Syria via UNHCR & @IOMLebanon organized return convoys, in close collaboration with @DGSGLB. Refugees will cross Arida border to reach Homs and Idleb in Syria. Our teams are on the ground providing support.

With support from the 🇪🇺 European Union, UNHCR is enhancing civil documentation & birth registration, a crucial step towards dignity and protection. Thank you @eu_echo for your steadfast partnership.

This video is dedicated to her memory, and to all the lives she helped heal.

Our colleague Dina and her son were killed 1 year ago in an Israeli airstrike. Dina was a true humanitarian whose kindness touched every person she met. UNHCR continues to call for the protection of civilians & aid workers, per obligations under international humanitarian law.

عاد نحو 300 لاجئ سوري طوعًا من لبنان إلى سوريا ضمن برنامج العودة الطوعية المنظم من قبل المفوضية و@UNmigration ، بالتنسيق الوثيق مع @DGSGLB. تؤكد المفوضية والمنظمة الدولية للهجرة التزامهما بمواصلة دعم كلّ من يختار العودة على أن تتم بشكل آمن وكريم ومستدام.

Nearly 300 Syrian refugees voluntarily returned from 🇱🇧 to 🇸🇾 in a convoy organized by UNHCR & @UNmigration in close coordination with @DGSGLB. UNHCR & IOM remain committed to supporting those who choose to return, ensuring the process is safe, dignified, & sustainable.

A 🇦🇺 @dfat delegation visited a community development centre in North Lebanon, where people of all ages and backgrounds access protection, legal aid, learning opportunities, & more. UNHCR is grateful for Australia’s continued support to refugees and host communities.

UNHCR welcomed Canada to northern Lebanon 🇱🇧 to discuss protection concerns and the urgent needs of refugees and host communities. We are grateful for Canada’s 🇨🇦 steadfast partnership and flexible support, which allow us to respond to evolving humanitarian needs.

عودة حوالي 300 لاجئ سوري طوعاً من لبنان بدعم من مفوضية اللاجئين والمنظمة الدوليةللهجرة والسلطات اللبنانية https://t.co/5oAjzIQ4yf

Nearly 300 Syrian Refugees Voluntarily Return from Lebanon with Support from UNHCR, @UNmigration and Lebanese Authorities https://t.co/bDTnvC30Fg

A heartfelt farewell message from @IFreijsen as he ends his tenure as Representative in Lebanon. شكراً لبنان 🇱🇧

UNHCR’s @KellyTClements visited 🇱🇧 this week where she met with Lebanese officials as well as Syrian refugees willing to return to 🇸🇾 and Syrians who fled recent violence. Her visit reaffirms UNHCR’s commitment to stand with 🇱🇧 and work together towards successful returns to 🇸🇾

I am back in 🇱🇧 amidst major regional changes. Grateful to @DGSGLB MajGen Choucair @TarekMitri & @HaneenSayed_LB, who play a critical role in supporting voluntary returns to Syria. @Refugees is committed to helping families realize returns plans & build a better future.

With growing needs across Lebanon, UNHCR continues to support refugee & Lebanese communities with safe shelter and vital protection services. Together with 🇰🇷 KOICA, we're helping families recover, rebuild, and look toward a more stable future. @MOFAkr_eng @UNHCRgov @UNHCRKorea