Dear John,

High Commissioner Grandi Stands with Lebanon

More than two weeks since the devastating explosions in Beirut, the situation in the Lebanese capital remains critical. UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Fillipo Grandi is standing in solidarity and offering support to the people of Beirut, migrants and refugees, embarking on a four-day visit to Lebanon.

From day one, UNHCR has worked with rescue teams and humanitarian partners to help communities in Beirut – and now we are scaling up our response. With over 84,000 people identified as having been severely affected by the deadly explosion and in need of urgent support, UNHCR is providing shelter supplies, mattresses and other critical items. In addition, a dedicated helpline is being established to ensure that people who’ve suffered trauma and loss can get the caring support they need.

For years, the people of Beirut have welcomed and protected refugees. Lebanon has shown such generosity, even during the most difficult times. UNHCR remains committed to Beirut in its time of need, devastation and uncertainty, and urges the world to do the same.

Not all heroes need superpowers to save lives ...

On World Humanitarian Day, every 19 August, we commemorate humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and honour all aid workers who provide life-saving support and protection to vulnerable women, men and children around the world. We mark this day in memory of the bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, on 19 August 2003 where 22 people were killed, including several UN employees.

This year we pay a special tribute to #reallifeheroes on front lines in some of the world’s most challenging places: the health workers who have committed their lives to helping others in extreme circumstances, including the current COVID-19 pandemic. Also in our thoughts today are the colleagues and dedicated humanitarian workers who lost their lives just weeks ago in a brutal attack in Niger.

Thank you for your continuous support.

Breno Valentini
UNHCR International Donor Care

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