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Every year children fall victim to celebratory shooting in Lebanon. To keep them safe, educate your children about the related dangers and teach them to go inside and stay away from windows and balconies when they hear shooting.  

We recommend you watch this short video by UNICEF with your children to raise their awareness about celebratory shooting and how to keep safe.

You may also check this leaflet by UNICEF for tips on how to support children in dealing with difficult emotions: Leaflet for caregivers – celebratory shooting.  

For general information on assistance and services in Lebanon, visit the main page of the Help Lebanon website.

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Do you need advice on how to enter and navigate the international job market?

Through this page, Job-seeking advice for refugees, you can find trusted and accurate information about finding a job in a third country.   

This page includes information about:

• Refugee-specific employment programs offered by UK, Australia and Canada
• Information about UNHCR’s employment partners, Talent Beyond Boundaries and Talent Lift and tips on applying
• How to find a job abroad
• Caution about fraudulent schemes involving travel/employment abroad

PLEASE NOTE: In Lebanon, you may not be allowed to return once you have departed. For re-entry to Lebanon you are required to fulfill the conditions and requirements of one of the entry categories /visa types.

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Check out the newly updated page, “Access to Education,” on the UNHCR Help Lebanon website.

On this page, you will find information and answers to frequently asked questions about:

• Formal Basic Education: enrollment procedures and fees, available education programs, academic support, etc.
• Tertiary Education: registration procedures and fees, required documents for enrollment, equivalence process, etc.
• Scholarship Opportunities: available programs and applications’ details, etc.
• TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training): available programs, eligibility criteria, required documents for enrollment, etc.

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Are you looking to pursue an undergraduate degree in Lebanon, and do you meet the following criteria?

• You are a refugee/displaced student residing in Lebanon,
• You hold a valid and legal Lebanese residency permit,
• You have been enrolled in a public or private high school in Lebanon for at least the last three years of your secondary education,
• You have a cumulative average of 13.5/20 (Grades 10 and 11), and
• You are not registered at any university and have not completed studies at any university.

If so, we invite you to apply for the USAID Higher Education Scholarship Program (HES) to study at the American University of Beirut (AUB) or the Lebanese American University (LAU) in Lebanon. The deadline to apply is 15 February 2024. For more information, including required documents, eligibility criteria, and application process please check the following links:  

Lebanese American University:  

Refugee/Displaced Scholarship Support | HES | LAU

HES-II Application Access for the AY 2024-25

American University of Beirut: 

Higher Education Scholarships (HES) (aub.edu.lb)

HES-II Application Access for the AY 2024-25

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Please be informed that UNHCR’s National Call Center is closing at 12:30 PM on Friday 29^th of December and will be closed on Monday 1^st of January for New Year.

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Please be informed that UNHCR’s National Call Center is closing at 12:30 PM on Friday 22^nd of December and will be closed on Monday 25^th of December for Christmas.

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UNHCR’s Representative has shared an end of year message to refugees in Lebanon. To view the message, click here.

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As the winter season unfolds, we want to ensure that you stay safe and warm during this cold time. Check out the winter safety tips to help you navigate the winter weather.

To prevent and respond to fire incident during the winter, click here to learn how to keep you warm safely and to know what to do in the event of fire.

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If you receive cash assistance from UNHCR or WFP, you can withdraw your cash assistance from 10 new BOB Finance branches now (4 in Bekaa, 2 in the North, 3 in Mount Lebanon and 1 in the South). 

Click this link to know how to find the nearest cash withdrawal points.

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Fraudsters pretending to work with UNHCR are circulating fraudulent messages concerning winter cash assistance on Facebook and TikTok! 

This year, UNHCR will not provide winter cash assistance due to reduced funds.

These fraudsters are trying to mislead you! 

Do not engage with fraudsters and do not share your personal information!

All services provided by UNHCR and its partners are always free of charge!

If you have been a victim of fraud or exploitation, or if you suspect fraud, please report it to UNHCR at 04726111 or send us an email at [email protected].