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Here you will find the latest announcements for asylum-seekers and refugees in Lebanon, including educational opportunities.

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Be alert when withdrawing cash assistance

March 23, 2026

📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 During times of crisis, some people pretending to be humanitarian workers, bank employees, or claiming to work for UNHCR or WFP ….

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    Important information for recipients of cash assistance

    March 23, 2026

    📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 Due to the ongoing conflict, some redemption points (ATM and MTO) located in affected areas are out of service. UNHCR and WFP ar….

      Closure of UNHCR National Call Center for Eid el Fitr

      March 19, 2026

      📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 Please be informed that UNHCR’s National Call Center is closing at 12:00 PM on Thursday 19 March, and will be closed on Frid….

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        Caring for a baby or young child during the current situation?

        March 18, 2026

        📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 Free counselling and support is available: National Infant and Young Child Feeding Hotlines: Or try the new Chatbot for guidance….

          Message from Lebanese Army on Dropped Flyers

          March 16, 2026

          📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 Lebanese Army: Amidst Israeli attacks on various Lebanese regions, an Israeli jet dropped leaflets over Beirut areas (NLR), cont….

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            Know your Rights: Protection from Exploitation

            March 13, 2026

            📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect by all humanitarian workers. No one has the right to demand money, fav….

              Important information for refugees considering return to Syria during the current situation

              March 13, 2026

              📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 UNHCR is responding to the ongoing security situation in Lebanon and assisting many refugees and Lebanese community members affe….

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                Deadline Extension for post-graduate Studies in Canada

                March 12, 2026

                📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 The deadline for the Student Refugee Program (SRP) call for applications, English stream, has been extended until 14 March…..

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                  Deadline Extension for post-graduate Studies in Japan

                  March 12, 2026

                  📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 Accepting Applications for 2026 until 25 March 2026. This extension is being implemented due to the recent military escalatio….

                    Attention: MoSA Self Registration Portal

                    March 12, 2026

                    📣This message is shared through UNHCR’s WhatsApp communication📣 On 5 March, the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), together with the Lebanese Red Cross and the Disaster Risk Reduction Unit (DR….