22/06/2026
How do we protect children in Lebanon from the impact of war? And how do we ensure that no child is left alone to face injury, displacement, fear, disrupted education, or interrupted access to healthcare?
At the invitation of the Parliamentary Committee for Women and Children, chaired by MP Dr. Inaya Ezzeddine, the Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund participated in an expanded meeting held at the Lebanese Parliament, bringing together representatives from UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Joining the discussion on behalf of the Fund were Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah, Co-Founder and reconstructive and plastic surgeon, and Darine Dandachly, Co-Founder and Executive Director.
Discussions emphasized that children affected by war need far more than an emergency response. They require access to healthcare, education, protection, psychosocial support, and a long-term pathway to recovery that safeguards their dignity and their right to a safe future.
The meeting also focused on identifying key priorities and existing gaps, and on developing practical recommendations to strengthen prevention, protection, recovery, and access to essential services.
Through our holistic model of care, we believe that supporting children wounded by war begins with treatment, but does not end there. Every child deserves to be seen, heard, and given a genuine opportunity to heal and rebuild their life.
UNICEF Lebanon