Lebanon Situation Report #6 - January 2025

The 60-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel was extended from 27 January until 18 February 2025, however, violations have continued with airstrikes, gunfire, and the destruction of infrastructure across the Bekaa, South, and El Nabatieh governorates.

Three hospitals and 19 primary healthcare centres remain closed, severely impacting the delivery of medical services, particularly in southern Lebanon. Health partners are coordinating referrals to nearby facilities to ensure safe deliveries and prevent maternal deaths. However, partners continue to face access challenges in conflict-affected areas.

More than 103,300 people remain internally displaced, including close to 54,500 women. In addition, an estimated 87,000 Lebanese and refugees from Syria have crossed the borders into Lebanon, with 35,000 residing in 224 shelters in the Bekaa. Displacement and overcrowded living conditions are exacerbating protection risks for women and girls.

UNFPA is supporting sexual and reproductive health services at 67 PHCCs and 10 medical mobile units. 34 Inter-Agency Reproductive Health kits were delivered to the Ministry of Public Health for distribution to hospitals and will support safe births for an estimated 1,680 pregnant women. UNFPA also distributed 12,331 dignity kits to women and girls in shelters and areas of return.

UNFPA is supporting five women and girls’ safe spaces, which provide comprehensive medical and psychosocial support for women and girls at risk of or being subjected to violence. This includes the provision of cash assistance. In collaboration with the inter-agency coordination group, UNFPA also provided online training sessions to than 100 frontline workers in January on psychological first aid and safe referrals for GBV survivors.

UNFPA's overall humanitarian appeal under the Lebanon Response Plan is US$40 million for humanitarian and recovery needs in 2025. As of January 2025, the appeal is only 14% (US$5.6 million) funded.