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.
| Pays/région | Thème | Période | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Liban Syrie |
Aide d'urgence et protection
Protection, accès & sécurité
Assistance matérielle Efficacité humanitaire |
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2026 |
CHF 1’500’000
|
- Haut Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés
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Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE INTERVENTION D'URGENCE
INTERVENTION D'URGENCE
INTERVENTION D'URGENCE
Sous-Secteur selon catégorisation du Comité d'aide au développement de l'OCDE Assistance matérielle et services d’urgence
Assistance matérielle et services d’urgence
Coordination des secours et services de soutien et de protection
Type d'aide Contribution à des projets ou programmes
Numéro de projet 7F11480
| Contexte | 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. |
| Objectifs | 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. |
| Groupes cibles | Refugees, and IDPs |
| Effets à moyen terme | To address the immediate needs of vulnerable groups affected by the conflict, including internally displaced people and refugees, and to mitigate protection risks |
| Résultats |
Principaux résultats attendus: Effective protection and assistance are provided by UNHCR to refugees, and IDPs Principaux résultats antérieurs: N/A |
| Direction/office fédéral responsable |
DDC |
| Partenaire de projet |
Partenaire contractuel Organisme des Nations Unies (ONU) |
| Coordination avec d'autres projets et acteurs |
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 | Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF 1’500’000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF 1’500’000 Projet total depuis la première phase Budget de la Suisse CHF 0 Budget y compris partenaires de projet CHF 1’500’000 |
