The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains fragile despite a reduction in hostilities, with significant and persistent humanitarian, protection, and early recovery needs. Daily airstrikes and military operations, particularly in southern Lebanon, continue to pose risks to civilians and limit safe returns, highlighting the potential for renewed escalation despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Since 2 March 2026, a reported 4,304 people have been killed and 12,203 have been injured.
Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the crisis, facing heightened protection and gender-based violence (GBV) risks, disrupted health services, including for maternal health, and reduced access to safe and dignified support.
Since the onset of the crisis, UNFPA has reached over 150,000 displaced people with sexual and reproductive health and GBV services. These services have been delivered through support to 55 health facilities, nine mobile medical units, 24 mobile GBV teams, and 19 women and girls’ safe spaces, serving collective shelters and host communities.
UNFPA launched a revised Flash Appeal in June, aligned with the revised Inter-Agency Lebanon Flash Appeal appealing for US $25 million to meet the urgent needs of 450,000 people from March to August 2026. To date, only 16 per cent of the required funding has been secured.
