[Specified non-profit organization United Nations UNHCR Association] The official support desk of UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) calls for support in the Lebanese emergency situation – humanitarian aid is urgently needed
Specified non-profit organization United Nations UNHCR Association Press release: September 27, 2024 UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) official support center calls for assistance in Lebanon emergency – Humanitarian assistance is urgently needed UNHCR works with partner organizations to carry out human protection and relief operations on the ground The United Nations Association for UNHCR (Minato-ku, Tokyo), a specified non-profit organization, is the official support point in Japan for UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), and is responding to the “Lebanon Emergency” that has been occurring since September 23rd. We have begun calling for assistance in response to this situation. Military attacks in Lebanon have forced tens of thousands of people to flee, including Lebanese citizens and Syrian refugees living in the country. Further support from Japanese society is urgently needed for life-saving relief efforts. ■United Nations UNHCR Association “Lebanon Emergency Assistance” website
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https://www.japanforunhcr.org/campaign/lebanon-emergency According to Lebanese authorities, as of September 26, 620 people were killed and more than 1,800 injured. Since October 2023, 1,247 people have been reported to have lost their lives. Additionally, more than 27,000 people were forced to evacuate in just 48 hours. UNHCR confirmed that Syrian refugees seeking refuge in the country were also involved in the attacks. At least 59 people have been killed and 231 injured. Lebanon hosts an estimated 1.5 million Syrian refugees and more than 11,000 refugees from other countries. Now, Lebanese people and refugees are enduring unimaginable hardship and suffering the trauma of forced displacement due to this attack. Some evacuees travel by car, but many are forced to walk for several hours to evacuate. UNHCR also carries out protection operations near the border, but there are reports that they are exhausted and some are forced to sleep at the border. ■Field report from the Syrian border
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z4IVyEag2I ■Lebanon emergency: UNHCR activities UNHCR began operations in Lebanon in 1964 and has provided aid to both Lebanese civilians and refugees. And since October 2023, when the situation in the region has significantly deteriorated, we have continued to provide essential assistance, including relief supplies, cash transfers, and psychosocial support to both civilians and refugees in Lebanon. . UNHCR responded to this devastating attack by providing relief supplies such as 10,000 bottles of drinking water, snacks for more than 1,500 people, and 5,000 mats and blankets, and working with humanitarian partners to provide assistance to schools, schools, etc. Relief efforts were carried out at collective shelters using In addition, we are carrying out protection efforts on the Lebanon-Syria border and expanding our assistance efforts, including arranging hygiene kits, but we urgently need more support for families in need of shelter, clean water and medical care. UNHCR will continue its relief operations on the ground, reminding civilians and public facilities such as schools and hospitals that they are not targets of attack, and appealing for an immediate end to the fighting. Please join UNHCR’s relief efforts now to alleviate the suffering of those fleeing bombing in Lebanon. ■What you can do with your donations 9,000 yen: Approximately 20 sleeping mats for people who evacuated from the attack in Lebanon to rest their bodies 27,000 yen: One month’s worth of cash transfer support for families evacuating in Lebanon, approximately two households 50,000 yen: Shelter kit to protect families who have evacuated to Lebanon For about 3 households *Converted to 1 dollar = 149 yen ■About the United Nations UNHCR Association “Lebanon Emergency” Desk Your support will make it possible to carry out aid activities that protect the lives and keep the people who are forced to evacuate in Lebanon. We appreciate your continued support from the people of Japan. United Nations UNHCR Association “Lebanon emergency” support website
https://www.japanforunhcr.org/campaign/lebanon-emergency *Your support will be used for aid activities that UNHCR deems to be most necessary, including this recent aid activity in Lebanon. *Donations to the United Nations UNHCR Association are eligible for donation deduction (tax preferential treatment) ■What is UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)? UNHCR, the United Nations’ refugee assistance agency, works in approximately 135 countries around the world in collaboration with a variety of partners to protect and support refugees, internally displaced persons, and stateless persons internationally. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1954 and 1981. Headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. ■What is the United Nations UNHCR Association, a specified non-profit organization? The United Nations Association for UNHCR was established in 2000 as the official support point for UNHCR in Japan. In collaboration with the UNHCR Japan Office, we carry out public relations and fundraising activities to support UNHCR’s activities. We are a certified NPO that can issue receipts for donation deductions (tax benefits) for your donations. https://www.japanforunhcr.org/