Month: November 2025

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Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts against a person based on their gender and the roles of women and men in society.  This can be forcing another person to do something against their will through violence, coercion, threats, deception, cultural expectations, or economic means. It can happen to anyone, but women and girls are most affected.

Gender-based violence is not an individual problem—it affects families and communities too.

Where can you seek help?

If you or someone you know is experiencing gender-based violence, remember it is your right to get help. UNHCR through its partners provides psychosocial support and counselling, safe shelters, legal support, and other assistance. To get help:

• Call local support hotlines  
• Visit nearby safe spaces or service centers
• Reach out to a trusted family member, organization, or community leader for guidance.

Getting help is a brave and important step. Together, we can stand against violence and support survivors ?

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Every year we mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence—a global campaign that runs from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November) until Human Rights Day (10 December). It reminds us that violence against women and girls is a human rights issue.

In times of crisis, gender-based violence increases, but by talking about it we can:

• Raise awareness on what it looks like
• Help survivors know they are not alone and support them to access services

This year’s theme is on digital violence, which we will communicate more about in the coming days.

For more information on how to access services if you have experienced or witnessed violence, visit: help.unhcr.org/lebanon/gender-based-violence

Stay tuned to learn more about what you can do to end violence against women and girls! ?

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The Government of Lebanon has extended its facilitation measures for Syrians and Palestinian refugees from Syria wishing to depart through land border crossing points until 31 December.
To travel on UNHCR and IOM’s Organized Voluntary Return Programme: see the schedule of upcoming departures. This programme offers transportation support arranged by UNHCR and IOM and a one-time return cash grant of USD 100 per family member returning to Syria.

Interested?

• Call UNHCR at 04726111 at least 10 days before your preferred departure
• ⚠️Note: space is limited
• ❗Do not arrange to leave your home or sell belongings until UNHCR confirms your return and provides you an official Repatriation Form
• ❗If you are not contacted by UNHCR at least 10 days before the next scheduled departure, you have not been assigned a seat

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Date: 20 Nov

Departure: Akkar, via Arida Official Crossing Point

Destination: Idlib and Homs

To register interest: Call UNHCR at 04726111 by 6 Nov

• ⚠️Space is limited
• ❗Do not arrange to leave your home or sell belongings until UNHCR confirms your return and provides you an official Repatriation Form