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To maintain an active UNHCR file and continued access to services and assistance you must verify your presence with UNHCR.

If you receive cash assistance, you must also validate your Red Card during this process.

Follow the instructions in the leaflet to ensure that you have completed both steps of this important process.

More information: help.unhcr.org/lebanon/presence-verification-and-card-validation

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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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Be alert to fraudulent social media accounts pretending to be humanitarian organizations promising resettlement or other services. Sharing your personal information or identity documents with unknown organizations may put you at risk of fraud and exploitation.

Remember: resettlement and humanitarian assistance are always free of charge.

To learn how to protect yourself from fraud, how to report fraud, and the consequences of fraud, visit Report Fraud.

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The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) has announced that non-Lebanese children can register for second-shift schools (KG through Grade 9) from 1 to 31 October.

What You Need to Do

1. Go to the nearest public school operating second shifts (PM shift).
   The opening of these schools depends on the Ministry’s final decision and the number of students registered by 31 October.
2. For families with UNHCR certificates or valid residency permits:
   • If your child attended school in Lebanon last year OR
   • If your child is 5 years old and ready for KG3 or Grade 1, register them at the nearest school before 31 October.
3. For families without residency permits and with expired UNHCR certificates:
   • If your child qualifies for second-shift schools, you can request a certificate renewal through one of the following:
     • The HELP Online Contact Form: help.unhcr.org/lebanon/contact-us
     • The UNHCR Call Center: 📞 04726111
   • UNHCR will review your request and contact you for a renewal appointment.
4. For families in the process of obtaining or renewing residency:
   • Provide the school with the official General Security Office receipt as proof of the process.
5. For families without any of the cited documents:
   • Schools will register your child and they can attend classes.
   • A list of children without these documents will be referred to General Security Office via the General Directorate of Education. Families will be given time in the 2025/2026 school year to initiate residency or explore durable solutions, including return to Syria.

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Timely renewal of your legal residency is important to ensure your safe presence in Lebanon and maintain access to basic services, including healthcare and education.

Do you know that there are many grounds allowing to renew legal residency in Lebanon?

This includes:

• UNHCR certificate
• Sponsorship
• Courtesy (spouses and children of Lebanese nationals)
• Study purposes
• Property owners
• Work permit

Renewal based on each ground comes with certain requirements.

Need support?

UNHCR and partners can provide legal advice and support you to prepare your application for renewal

For more information: help.unhcr.org/lebanon/legal-aid/legal-residency

For counselling: call the National Call Center at 📞04726111, Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM.

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The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) has announced that non-Lebanese children can register for second-shift schools (KG through Grade 9) from 1 to 16 October, if they have:

• A UNHCR certificate or
• A valid residency permit.

If your child does not have these documents, their name will be placed on a waiting list for further follow-up. Advocacy on this is ongoing.

What You Need to Do

1. Go to the nearest public school operating second shifts (PM shift).
   The opening of these schools depends on the Ministry’s final decision and the number of students registered by 16 October.
2. For families with UNHCR certificates or valid residency permits:
   • If your child attended school in Lebanon last year OR
   • If your child is 5 years old and ready for KG3 or Grade 1,
     register them at the nearest school before 16 October.
3. For families with only a UNHCR barcode:
   • Go to the nearest school to add your child’s name to the waiting list.
   • The Ministry will share updates on next steps soon.
4. For families without residency permits and with expired UNHCR certificates:

If your child qualifies for second-shift schools, you can request a certificate renewal through one of the following:

• The HELP Online Contact Form: help.unhcr.org/lebanon/en/contact-us
• The UNHCR Call Center: 📞 04726111

UNHCR will review your request and contact you for a renewal appointment.

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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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Be alert to fraudulent social media messages and websites pretending to be humanitarian organizations promising financial assistance, resettlement, or other services. Sharing your personal information or identity documents with unknown organizations may put you at risk of fraud and exploitation.

Remember: humanitarian assistance is always free of charge.

To learn how to protect yourself from fraud, how to report fraud, and the consequences of fraud, visit Report Fraud.

📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣

Be alert to fraudulent websites pretending to be humanitarian organizations promising resettlement or other services. Sharing your personal information or identity documents with unknown organizations may put you at risk of fraud and exploitation.

Remember: resettlement and humanitarian assistance are always free of charge.

To learn how to protect yourself from fraud, how to report fraud, and the consequences of fraud, visit Report Fraud.

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If you’re between 18 and 30 years old, living in Beirut or Mount Lebanon, passionate about sports, and eager to create change in the community, this is your chance!

With us, you will learn how to use sports as a tool for protection and development, become a driver of real change, and also get the chance to implement inclusive sports activities.

Requirements:

• Male or female coach
• Passionate about sports and change
• Believes in the importance of inclusion and equality for all
• Keen to develop their skills and work closely with people

Location: Beirut and Mount Lebanon

Let’s use sports as a bridge for communication, to empower youth, and to build an inclusive community for everyone.

If you’re interested in joining as a coach, please fill out this form before September 26.