Samer risked everything to escape hardship. Surviving a capsized boat and imprisonment, he found healing through IOM and Restart Center . Now, he urges other men to fight stigma and seek the support they need. To learn more about Samer’s story: mena.iom.int/stories/lebane…

With support from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 , IOM is repairing schools in Beirut, North Lebanon & Mount Lebanon that were used as shelters for displaced people - making classrooms safe and ready for students to return.

With support from #MMPTF, IOM and Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon held a workshop where IFI at AUB & HERA presented findings on: 🌿 Community perceptions of climate-health risks in Akkar 🌍 Climate-induced migration 📊 A climate-related disease registry 🏥 Building a climate-resilient healthcare system

Today UNHCR Lebanon & IOM Lebanon launched the Organized Voluntary Return Programme to support Syrians in 🇱🇧 who voluntarily decide to return to Syria. Through today’s pilot movement buses drove refugees from Bekaa to Damascus, Rural Damascus & Homs with facilitation from الأمن العام اللبناني

The return progamme entails the provision of cash assistance and other support from UNHCR Lebanon, IOM Lebanon and partners, both in Lebanon and in Syria, to help families return and settle back home. More information: unhcr.org/lb/news/press-…

Today, IOM and UNHCR Lebanon kicked off the organized voluntary return programme for Syrian nationals wishing to return home. IOM, together with UNHCR and Lebanese authorities, provided safe, dignified transportation assistance. IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 #UNHCR #SyriaIsHome #Lebanon

"وأخيرًا راجعين على سوريا!" المرحلة الأولى من خطة عودة النازحين المنظمة إنطلقت وفرحة لا توصف على وجوه السوريين @joefarchakh #LBCI #LBCILebanon #LBCILebanonNews #LBCIVideos #LBCINews #BreakingNews #Lebanon #لبنان

أطلقت مفوضية اللاجئين و IOM Lebanon برنامج العودة الطوعية المنظمة لدعم السوريين الذين قرروا العودة طوعًا إلى سوريا من لبنان. خلال هذه الرحلة التجريبية، نقلت الحافلات وبتسهيل من المدرية العامة للأمن العام الأمن العام اللبناني اللاجئين من البقاع إلى كل من دمشق وريف دمشق وحمص.

On #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking, IOM reaffirms its commitment to protect migrants from exploitation. We thank France 🇫🇷 and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 for their support to IOM Lebanon’s anti-trafficking work. #SafeMigration #EndHumanTrafficking

“Until we start protecting people who’ve been exploited, instead of punishing them, we aren’t making progress against trafficking in persons.” A clear reminder from Amy Pope on #WDATIP: it’s time to put victims first.

With support from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 and in partnership with وزارة الشؤون الإجتماعية , IOM, as co-lead of the Site Management & Coordination Technical Committee, rolled out a national capacity-building plan, training 88 social workers across Lebanon to strengthen crisis preparedness & response.

Since November 2024, with support from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 , IOM has reached over 50,000 people in Lebanon with life-saving aid, from essential relief items & light shelter repairs to training local responders to better assist displaced populations. Read more: mena.iom.int/news/iom-deliv…

🚑💡In partnership with Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon , IOM, Seed Global Health & University of Melbourne launched key findings on how climate change is affecting health in Lebanon and what the health workforce needs to respond. Read the full story: mena.iom.int/news/climate-i…

After fleeing her home in Tyre, Ramia returned to shattered windows and broken hope. With support from the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 , IOM Lebanon helped restore her shelter and her family’s sense of safety. To learn more about Ramia’s story: mena.iom.int/stories/restor…

After fleeing her home in Tyre, Ramia returned to shattered windows and broken hope. IOM Lebanon helped restore her shelter—and her family’s sense of safety. Read about Ramia's journey 💪: mena.iom.int/stories/restor…

استقبل الرئيس #نواف_سلام مدير مكتب "المنظمة الدولية للهجرة" في #لبنان ماتيو لوسيانو وتناول البحث موضوع الهجرة والدور التي تقوم به المنظمة لعودة النازحين السوريين إلى بلادهم. #مجلس_الوزراء #pcm Mathieu Luciano

On #humanitarianday I thank all the team in the region. We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, not only with sorrow but also with resolve. We work on to honour their memory, mindful that the majority came from the very communities they serve. They inspire us.