Intersos Lebanon

28/06/2026

Gender-based violence leaves deep, lasting wounds—not only on survivors but also on the fabric of entire communities. Today in Lebanon, ongoing displacement, the economic crisis, and instability are heightening protection risks, leaving women and girls increasingly vulnerable.

For INTERSOS, being present where the need is greatest means creating safe spaces, listening, and protecting. Together with our partners in the SPEAC consortium and with the support of the European Union (EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid), we are on the ground raising awareness, strengthening prevention, and ensuring that women and girls affected by—or at risk of—violence can safely access life-saving protection and support services. No survivor must be left behind, because their safety is our priority.

28/06/2026

In Mount Lebanon, working alongside local communities and with the support of EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, we have completed three special initiatives. The main aim was to combine psychosocial support with tangible opportunities for economic empowerment, creating safe spaces to overcome vulnerabilities together.

The heart of this project was the people themselves, as illustrated by three different stories:

Theatre as a voice: A group of young people wrote and staged a play to recount, in their own words, the challenges facing
their generation and the importance of protecting children.

Weaving as a means of empowerment: A group of women came together to learn a new craft to help support their family’s income. In a short time, the workshops became a safe space for sharing experiences, networking and giving each other strength.

Digital awareness: Students and teachers took part in an interactive online event, exploring the impact of online violence, legal protections and the support channels available.

Protection takes many forms, but it always starts with one fundamental element: people’s active participation.

25/06/2026

Combating child labor means more than just removing a child from exploitative work - above all, it means restoring dignity to an entire family. It means relieving parents of impossible choices and guaranteeing children the fundamental right to study, grow, and simply be children.

In Lebanon, a deep crisis is driving many families to make extreme decisions to survive, exposing minors to dangerous work in fields, factories, or within the home.

That is why INTERSOS, together with partners from the SPEAC consortium and with the support of the European Union (EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid), is active on the ground: we identify child laborers, offer them psychological support, and develop protection plans for their families. Together, we work every day to get children off the streets and restore their right to a childhood.

22/06/2026

Following the intensification of Israeli attacks in South Lebanon of the last months, dozens of villages were forced into displacement, and many families found refuge in Ghaziyeh, a village South of Saida. Today, these families live in collective shelters or are renting apartments, forming part of the more than 1 million internally displaced persons in Lebanon.

Life in collective shelters comes with severe risks. Due to a critical lack of adequate lighting, moving through dark corridors or accessing bathrooms at night poses a high risk of harassment and assault, particularly for women and girls. Managing menstrual hygiene without proper latrine facilities adds another layer of hardship to an already dire situation.

To support newly displaced families in Ghaziyeh, INTERSOS stepped in, with the support of the European Union EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, to distribute hygiene kits and solar lamps to 267 families, reaching a total of 1,105 people. This response targeted both collective shelters and women-headed households living outside of them, aiming at enhancing protection and dignity.

A seguito degli attacchi israeliani degli ultimi mesi, sempre più intensi nel Libano meridionale, decine di villaggi sono stati costretti all’evacuazione e molte famiglie hanno cercato rifugio a Ghaziyeh, a sud di Saida. Oggi queste famiglie vivono in alloggi collettivi o in affitto e fanno parte degli oltre 1 milione di sfollati interni presenti in tutto il Libano.

La vita negli alloggi collettivi comporta gravi rischi per la sicurezza. L’illuminazione limitata può esporre al rischio di molestie e aggressioni le donne e le ragazze quando si muovono in ambienti bui o vanno in bagno di notte. Inoltre, le strutture igienico-sanitarie inadeguate rendono la gestione dell’igiene mestruale un’ulteriore sfida.

Con il sostegno dell’Unione Europea EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, INTERSOS ha distribuito kit igienici e lampade solari a 267 famiglie recentemente sfollate a Ghaziyeh, raggiungendo 1.105 persone. L’intervento ha riguardato sia le persone che sono nei centri di accoglienza collettivi sia le famiglie composte da sole donne che vivono al di fuori di essi, contribuendo a migliorare la loro sicurezza e la dignità.

09/06/2026

A should mean safety. A chance to return home. A chance to rebuild.
But for many families in , displacement continues. Ongoing violations and insecurity mean that returning home is still not possible.
Families remain separated from their homes, livelihoods, and communities, facing uncertainty about what comes next.

With the support of EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, and together with Danish Refugee Council, International Rescue Committee, and our local partners, we are helping displaced families address their most urgent protection needs and access the assistance they need to navigate an uncertain future.

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29/05/2026

Tyre, the main city of South Governorate in Lebanon, has continued to endure severe attacks, despite the ceasefire coming into effect over a month ago. Continuous forced displacement orders have persisted for several areas of the city, and only last week, three collective shelters were evacuated due to a nearby attack.

People in Lebanon still know no peace. Families continue to face repeated displacement, insecurity, and uncertainty over their future.

As part of the ongoing emergency response, INTERSOS distributed essential relief items — including mattresses, blankets, and pillows — to 500 displaced people who had sought refuge in the city of Tyre after being forced to flee their homes.

Our team remains present on the ground, responding to the most urgent needs of affected communities. We continue to call for respect for the ceasefire and for the safe return of all displaced families.

These distributions are part of an ongoing project funded by Italy through Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Beirut.

15/05/2026

The displacement crisis in Lebanon remains extremely critical. Collective shelters are full, and rents for private housing are unaffordable for a large part of the population.

Amal Ajami, Education Officer at INTERSOS, explains how INTERSOS began supporting affected communities in the South through the distribution of essential items, recreational activities for children, and awareness-raising on available services. While regular activities were initially replaced by emergency interventions, INTERSOS rapidly scaled up its emergency response both inside and outside collective shelters, while progressively resuming regular activities wherever possible.

But this is not enough. INTERSOS’ response, alongside that of other NGOs in Lebanon, remains unable to meet the population’s growing needs.

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15/05/2026

A blanket, a mattress, kitchen essentials—simple items many of us use every day can mean safety, comfort, and dignity for a family in crisis.

This is why INTERSOS is currently on the ground in Lebanon, distributing Core Relief Items to displaced communities to help address their most urgent needs and improve daily living conditions. These distributions are a key part of the ongoing project funded by Italy through the Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - Ufficio di Beirut.

Beyond this essential material support, the project takes a holistic approach to reach around 13,000 vulnerable people. This includes the rehabilitation of collective shelters and financial aid for protection and housing, alongside vital services such as psychosocial support for children and caregivers, specialised case management, and dedicated assistance for persons with disabilities.

Thanks to the continued support of AICS, INTERSOS is able to reach those who need it most.

13/05/2026

Between Monday night and yesterday, at least 15 people were killed in southern Lebanon, including two Civil Defense workers killed while rescuing casualties from earlier strikes in Nabatieh. Paramedics and health facilities continue to be targeted with impunity.

We strongly condemn the continued attacks on medical and rescue workers in Lebanon, as part of ongoing violations of International Humanitarian Law, including attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Since the ceasefire began, at least 380 people have been killed in Lebanon. This brings the total number of people killed since 2 March to 2,883. Civilians and humanitarian and medical personnel must never be targets. International Humanitarian Law must be respected.

11/05/2026

“I still haven’t recovered from the 2024 war, and now I find myself displaced once again. But I am not the only one suffering — we are all going through the same situation.”

Amal Ajami is an Education Officer with INTERSOS in Southern Lebanon. She was displaced from her border village following the escalation of the conflict and is currently living with 21 family members in a rented house, while raising a two-year-old child who has never truly known peace. Despite everything, she continues standing by the most vulnerable families in her community.

Hers is one of many stories reflecting the reality of the hundreds of thousands of people who remain displaced across Lebanon. A dramatic crisis that cannot be allowed to fade into indifference.