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The United Nation’s Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Najat Rochdi, announced a US$6 million allocation from the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund (LHF) to ensure the continuation of critical health care services affected by the ongoing fuel crisis in the country. This will complement a $4 million…

The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement today of the formation of a new Government of Lebanon. The people of Lebanon are struggling with a deepening crisis and hardship. The Secretary-General urges Lebanon’s new Government to implement a tangible reform agenda that addresses the needs and…

Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon 22 September 2021 The International Support Group for Lebanon (ISG) welcomes the formation of the new Government and of the Lebanese Parliament’s vote of confidence in the government and its programme. In line with key provisions of the…

Dr Najat Rochdi, Deputy Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, is announcing the start of the delivery of fuel to critical healthcare and water institutions across Lebanon to ensure continuous provision of services to the most vulnerable populations affected by the…

The members of the Security Council welcomed the announcement on 10 September 2021 of the formation of a new government in Lebanon led by Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the 20 September 2021 vote of confidence by the Parliament of Lebanon as necessary first steps towards the resolution of Lebanon’s…

United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Mrs. Najat Rochdi Emergency Response Plan - Remarks to the press – Beirut 1 October 2021 Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, Good morning and welcome in the UN House, As the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, and in the presence…

Statement of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Today’s Developments 14 October, 2021 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Joanna Wronecka expressed her deep concern over the outbreaks of violence that took place in parts of Beirut today and resulted in several deaths and injuries…

Statement of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Women’s Representation in Politics 19 October 2021 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Ms. Joanna Wronecka encourages the discussion in Parliament of a gender quota in the upcoming elections. Women’s representation in politics is critical for…

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Visits Zahle and West Bekaa 4 November 2021 Today, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms. Joanna Wronecka, visited the areas of Zahle and the West Bekaa in eastern Lebanon. She met with local authorities and toured a development project, an…

UN and Ministry of Interior Chair Elections Forum in Beirut 8 November 2021 The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, and Lebanon’s Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Bassam Mawlawi, chaired today the “Elections Forum” to discuss Lebanon’s preparations for the 2022 parliamentary…

The Consultative Group (CG) of the Reform, Recovery and Reconstruction Framework (3RF) held its third meeting earlier today. The 3RF Consultative Group consists of the Government of Lebanon, Lebanese civil society, the European Union, United Nations, the World Bank and international donors. Together…

THE UNITED NATIONS, THE SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE TASKFORCE AND THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR LEBANESE WOMEN LAUNCH A 16-DAY CAMPAIGN AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE Beirut, Lebanon Thursday, 25 November 2021 (United Nations, SGBV TF, NCLW) - From 25 November, the International Day for the…