
Lebanon
Region: Middle East
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Duration: April 2019 - September 2020
Budget: US$4,761,436
Implementing Agencies: UN-Habitat, UN Women, UNICEF
The programme enhanced the human security of both vulnerable refugee and host communities by implementing an integrated approach to address socio-economic and personal security challenges, as well as enhance urban and public services in the municipality of Tripoli. Through partnerships between the municipality, the national government, the UN system, and local NGOs, the programme restored the Abjad community center and rehabilitated the public market Souk Al Albissah, thereby creating hubs of economic and social activity. This helped improve the livelihoods of programme participants and the broader community as well as contributed to greater social harmony between refugees and host communities. -
Duration: August 2006 - March 2009
Budget: US$2,966,590
Implementing Agencies: UNMAS/UNOPS, UNDP
By removing the threat of explosive remnants of war (ERWs) – landmines, cluster munitions and unexploded ordinances – the programme increased activities within and across communities, and supported the transition towards peace and reconstruction through training in economic and agricultural activities. -
Duration: April 2004 - December 2006
Budget: US$740,914
Implementing Agencies: UNDP
The programme sought to contribute to national reconciliation and economic recovery by providing medical rehabilitation, social and psychological counselling, as well as vocational and skills training. These efforts helped to ensure the reintegration of former detainees into their families and communities.