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UN Humanitarian Relief Funds Allocate US$9.5 Million to Contain the Spread of Cholera in Lebanon

In response to the cholera outbreak declared on 6 October and which continues to spread across the country, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Mr.

10 Nov 2022

UN Special Coordinator Underlines Women’s Political Participation in Lebanon

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka underlined the importance of women’s participation and representation in all areas of decision-making in Lebanon at a roundtable debate organized by FiftyFifty, a local NGO, with UN Women to sup

10 Nov 2022

WHO Requires US $10.2 Million to Respond to the Rapid Cholera Outbreak in Lebanon

Cairo—Beirut: As of 3 November 2022, the country has reported 2,421 suspected cases, including 413 confirmed cases and 18 associated deaths.

05 Nov 2022

UN Special Coordinator Joins 33rd Commemoration of Lebanon’s Taef Accord

On the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Taef Accord, United Nations Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka joined local and international representatives at a conference organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi

05 Nov 2022

UN Special Coordinator Meets Youth Agents of Change in Lebanon

In view of the engaging efforts of the youth as well as their critical role for Lebanon’s future, the Special Coordinator held a roundtable discussion on 4 November with a group of youth who are active in the society and in different fields.

04 Nov 2022

UN Special Coordinator Consults with Partners as Lebanon Enters Presidential Vacuum

As Lebanon entered a period of presidential vacuum after the end of President Michel Aoun’s term on 31 October, UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka held a series of consultations with different partners to discuss the urgency of the situation and how best to help

03 Nov 2022

Statement of the International Support Group for Lebanon

The International Support Group for Lebanon recalls its statement of 5 October 2022, and notes with concern the continued lack of cooperation among Lebanese political actors that has precipitated a presidential vacuum, at a time when Lebanon mos

02 Nov 2022

WHO Warns of Deadly Cholera Outbreak in Lebanon as Cases Increase

Spreading to every governorate in the country, the first cholera outbreak in nearly three decades in Lebanon was reported to WHO by the Ministry of Public Health on 6 October 2022.

31 Oct 2022

UN discusses Support for Lebanon with Diplomatic Community

UN Special Coordinator Joanna Wronecka hosted on 28 October a discussion with ambassadors accredited to Lebanon from different parts of the world on the main challenges facing Lebanon and how the international community can best coordinate to support it.

28 Oct 2022

Statement of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon on Handover of Letters Delineating the Maritime Boundary between Lebanon and Israel

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Ms.

27 Oct 2022

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