Lebanon: Children Remain at Risk Despite Ceasefire

Country: Lebanon Source: Qatar Charity Please refer to the attached file. According to UNICEF, at least 23 children have been killed and 93 injured since the ceasefire took effect earlier this year. These figures reflect a broader deterioration in conditions affecting children since the escalation of hostilities in March, where UNICEF reports that the total number of child casualties in Lebanon has reached 1,006, including 200 children killed and 806 injured, equivalent to nearly 14 children killed or injured every day. ( https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/least-59-children-reportedly-killedor-injured-lebanon-past-week-despite-ceasefire ) For many families, the consequences extend beyond immediate physical harm. Repeated displacement, interruptions to education, psychological distress, overcrowded shelter conditions, and reduced access to healthcare and protection services are compounding existing vulnerabilities in a country already affected by years of economic crisis and institutional strain. Abbas Zein, a child displaced by the conflict and supported through Qatar Charity's response, described the uncertainty facing many families: “Every day feels like a year. Each day, we think we will finally return home, but we don't. The war never seems to end.” Since the escalation began, Qatar Charity (QC), with support from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has implemented emergency interventions targeting displaced and vulnerable populations across several areas in Lebanon. Earlier this year, QC launched a multi-sector emergency response valued at approximately US$2.35 million to support communities affected by ongoing hostilities and displacement. The response includes shelter assistance, food aid, healthcare services, relief supplies, and other essential humanitarian support targe...

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