Beirut

Damage from the 4 August explosions in Beirut's port remains evident at Sed El Boushrieh public school on 30 October 2020.
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Beirut blast aftermath: Healing underway, city needs more support to cleanse ‘deep wounds’

11 November 2020
Humanitarian Aid

Those affected by the devastating explosions that tore through Beirut 100 days ago, killing more than 200 people, remain in need of crucial support, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Wednesday. 

A view of the port area devastated by the massive explosion that took place on 4 August in Beirut, Lebanon.
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Put ‘people before politics’ in Lebanon, urges Guterres, following Beirut disaster

23 September 2020
Humanitarian Aid

It’s time that leaders across Lebanon put “people before politics” following last month’s explosions in Beirut port, said the UN chief on Wednesday, which must serve as a wake-up call following a year of upheaval and clamour for reform on all fronts.

Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s Director-General (left), visits a school in Beirut which was damaged by the explosion on August 4th.
UNESCO

UNESCO launches Beirut recovery fund for culture, heritage and education

27 August 2020
Culture and Education

To support the rehabilitation of schools, historic heritage buildings, museums and the creative economy, which suffered extensive damage in the deadly explosions that shook Beirut earlier this month, the head of the UN cultural agency on Thursday launched an international fund-raising appeal.

 

UNICEF, with local partner Himaya, provides Faten, the mother of three, with psychosocial support after the catastrophic explosion in Beirut on 4 August 2020.
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UNICEF works to ease suffering of children whose lives have been ‘turned upside-down’ after Beirut blast

25 August 2020
Humanitarian Aid

Following a deadly explosion earlier this month, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has delivered some 67 tons of critical humanitarian supplies to affected children and families in Beirut.

WFP Assistance to Lebanon
WFP/Malak Jaafar

How can the UN help prevent another Beirut disaster?

20 August 2020
Economic Development

The devastation caused by the Beirut explosions on 4 August has focused attention on the risks involved in the transportation and storage of dangerous goods around the world. The UN is at the forefront of international efforts to reduce these risks and save lives. 

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi visits Beirut, as UNHCR ramps up support to Lebanese and refugees alike.
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Supporting communities and refugees in Lebanon a ‘top priority’: UNHCR chief

18 August 2020
Migrants and Refugees

The head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is in Lebanon to drive home the message of solidarity with all those affected by the devastating blast a fortnight ago, reaching out to both Lebanese and the many refugees and migrants sheltering in the country.   
 

Search and rescue team combs rubble in Beirut after a blast on 4 August 2020.
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Guterres pledges continued UN support for Lebanon ‘in every possible way’

10 August 2020
Humanitarian Aid

The United Nations and humanitarian partners are working around the clock to support and mobilize emergency assistance in the aftermath of the deadly explosion in Beirut Port last Tuesday. 

A deadly explosion at Beirut Port wreaks havoc throughout Lebanon's capital city.
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Beirut blast: Here’s how you can help the UN aid Lebanon's recovery

7 August 2020
Humanitarian Aid

After a devasting blast ripped through Beirut Port in Lebanon on Tuesday, wounding thousands and rendering hundreds of thousands homeless, the UN moved rapidly to step up its relief effort. 

The explosion at Beirut port caused extensive damage in neighbouring residential areas.
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As Beirut rescuers search for survivors, UN warns of ‘huge’ needs

7 August 2020
Humanitarian Aid

Across Lebanon, “the needs are immediate, and they are huge” in the aftermath of the explosion that destroyed Beirut city port, UN agencies said on Friday.