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Background
With the shift in the political and humanitarian situation in Syria and the region since 8 December 2024, many refugees expressed a renewed sense of hope but are adopting a “wait and see” approach to return.
By 15 May 2025, around 156,000 Syrians returned to Syria from or via Lebanon. Given the significant changes in the Syria context, UNHCR, in close collaboration with the authorities, began designing programmes to support refugees who express an interest in returning, including “Go and See” visits.
To better understand trends, intentions, barriers, initiatives and capacities linked to return, UNHCR and partners: Al Hadatha, Al Ribat, Amel, Caritas, Himaya, IOCC, INTERSOS, Makhzoumi Foundation, Nabad and SHEILD conducted a Community Dialogue with refugees and key informants covering all governorates in Lebanon.