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If you are under 18, you can find helpful information just for you on HELP Lebanon’s new page:

help.unhcr.org/lebanon/are-you-under-18

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If you are thinking about leaving Lebanon, here are some safety recommendations to consider before and during travel, including important contacts and what to do in case of family separation.

Find updated information in Lebanon at: help.unhcr.org/lebanon/emergency

Find UNHCR services and community centers in Syria at: unhcr.org/sy/cc

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Be alert to recently identified resettlement scams on social media.

Please note that UNHCR never asks for money in return for resettlement.

To learn how to protect yourself from fraud, how to report fraud, and the consequences of fraud, watch this video and visit HELP Lebanon: Report Fraud.

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By providing comfort, parents play an essential role in helping their children cope with stress and uncertainty in times of crisis.

Here are simple ways of comforting your child during an emergency.

Remember: You are not alone. UNHCR and partners are here to support you and your family through available services during these tough times. Find information on services on HELP Lebanon: help.unhcr.org/lebanon.

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Be alert to these recently identified scams on social media.

Remember:

🚨UNHCR Lebanon does not operate any TikTok account

🚨UNHCR does not offer services on Facebook

🚨UNHCR operates one WhatsApp Channel in Lebanon: help.unhcr.org/Lebanon/whatsapp

🚨Look for weblinks with unhcr.org or unhcr-lb.org

For more information on protecting yourself from scams, watch this video.

If you are unsure if a message is fraudulent or if you have been a victim of fraud: contact UNHCR at 📞 04726111 or help.unhcr.org/lebanon/contact-us.

Find information on services on HELP Lebanon.

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The Ministry of Public Health has announced the outbreak of cholera in Lebanon, following one confirmed case in the North on 16 October. Together we can stop cholera from spreading by following the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization.

To understand what cholera is and how to stop and treat it, watch this video.⬇️

Find more information on available services, including healthcare, on HELP Lebanon.

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In times of crises and stressful events, parents play an essential role in supporting their children in dealing with crises. The more attention and care parents provide, the more stable the children will feel, regardless of how difficult the circumstances are.

Here are essential steps you can take to protect your children’s mental health during emergency situations.

Remember: You are not alone. UNHCR and partners are here to support you and your family through available services during these tough times. Find information on services on HELP Lebanon: help.unhcr.org/Lebanon.

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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Emerging Talent Certificate in Computer and Data Science is a free yearlong online learning program.

For the 2024/2025 cohort, learners will begin in the MIT Emerging Talent’s Foundations Track, where they will develop essential skills in digital literacy, mathematics, and fundamentals of computer science.

The two-month Foundations Track begins in mid-November 2024.

From this group, a selection of learners will advance to the one-year Certificate program for in-depth studies in computer science and data science, incorporating MIT’s rigorous courses, hands-on projects, and access to a global mentorship network.

Key Highlights of the Program:

• Positions are reserved for women, refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced people a
• Additional spots available for low-income applicants
• Learners must be 18+ years old
• Reliable access to a computer and internet is necessary
• Strong English comprehension and math skills needed

Application Details:

To apply, visit: https://jwel.submittable.com/submit/306159/mit-emerging-talent-certificate-in-computer-and-data-science-application

Deadline: Monday, 21 October

More Information & Requirements: https://emergingtalent.mit.edu/apply/

Please note: UNHCR is not directly affiliated with this opportunity and does not administer applications or oversee admission processes.

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ATTENTION: UNHCR will stop sharing information through this WhatsApp tree on Friday, 18 October. To continue receiving messages, follow the UNHCR WhatsApp Channel: help.unhcr.org/Lebanon/whatsapp.

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Right to dignity and respect

You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect by all humanitarian workers.

All humanitarian assistance is free of charge

No one has the right to demand money, favors, or sex for any assistance.

Right to report

You have the right to report any humanitarian worker if they harm you or make you uncomfortable. Reporting will not impact your access to assistance.

Right to safety

Your safety is our priority. If you make a complaint, UNHCR will keep it confidential, will take it seriously, and will follow up safely. You can also make a complaint anonymously.

How to Report humanitarian worker misconduct:

• Speak directly with any UNHCR or partner staff or community volunteer
• Call UNHCR Lebanon at 04726111 
• Write to UNHCR Lebanon at help.unhcr.org/lebanon/contact-us
• Write directly to the UNHCR Inspector General’s Office at [email protected] or via their Online Complaint Form: unhcr.org/igo-complaints.html

Learn more about reporting misconduct at: help.unhcr.org/lebanon/psea.