2026 Additional Allocation to UNHCR Operations in Lebanon and Syria
To contribute to the emergency response to the consequences of the escalation of violence in Lebanon since late February 2026 and its consequences in Syria, Switzerland provides an additional CHF 1’500’000 to its existing contribution to UNHCR to provide immediate protection and relief assistance to vulnerable groups affected by the conflict, in particular displaced populations.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Libano Siria |
Aiuto d'emergenza e protezione
Protezione, accesso & sicurezza
Assistenza materiale Efficacia umanitaria |
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2026 |
CHF 1’500’000
|
- Ufficio dell’Alto Commissariato delle Nazioni Unite per i rifugiati
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Assistenza materiale e servizi d'emergenza
Relief co-ordination; protection and support services
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F11480
| Contesto | The region is experiencing an unprecedented escalation of violence with significant humanitarian consequences. The intensification of the conflict in Lebanon has resulted in acute protection concerns and a rapid increase in numbers of displacements. Since the beginning of March, approximatly 815,000 newly internally displaced persons and 86,000 cross-border arrivals into Syria have been recorded. The majority of displaced persons are experiencing urgent humanitarian needs. |
| Obiettivi | To provide immediate protection and lifesaving assistance to refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) in Lebanon and Syria and alleviate burden on impacted host communities. |
| Gruppi target | Refugees, and IDPs |
| Effetti a medio termine | To address the immediate needs of vulnerable groups affected by the conflict, including internally displaced people and refugees, and to mitigate protection risks |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Effective protection and assistance are provided by UNHCR to refugees, and IDPs Risultati fasi precedenti: N/A |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU) |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori |
The Regional Refugee & Resilience Plan (3RP) partners and donor countries. With SDC funded projects in Lebanon and Syria, especially with other UN agencies and (I)NGOs working on protection and livelihoods. (e.g. UNICEF, UNDP, NRC), and other strategic partners including the ICRC and the Lebanese Red Cross. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 1’500’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 1’500’000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 1’500’000 |
