Attachments
Methodology
Since 2019, UNHCR, in partnership with various organizations, has conducted monthly Protection Monitoring (PM) surveys with Syrian refugees across Lebanon. As of January 2024, this activity is centralized and implemented by INTERSOS, using household-level and Key Informant interviews, with a sampling methodology that is representative based on the presence of the Syrian refugee population both at national and regional levels. The PM surveys aim to gather information on refugees' situations, analyze protection trends, assess gaps, and inform responses. This supports evidencebased advocacy and programming under the Lebanon Response Plan and incorporates UNHCR’s Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) approach to identify vulnerabilities. Referrals for specialized services are made when specific needs arise.
Disclaimer for Q4 2024: The escalation of the conflict in September 2024 has caused massive displacement of people of all nationalities and considerably impacted the operational context in Lebanon. The regular collection of PM data - in particular household visits - was affected by security restrictions, accessibility issues and the need to support the emergency response. The protection trends and information presented in this report combine data extracted from various PM initiatives undertaken by UNHCR and partners in Q4. These include protection observation missions, monitoring of displacement of refugees, rapid need assessments and ad-hoc surveys, intended to analyze the protection situation, intentions and impact of the latest regional and national developments on Syrian refugees in Lebanon.