Key Protection Concerns
-
Increasing risk of sectarian violence and divisions
-
Cross border violence
-
Threat of exploitation and abuse– including sexual and labour exploitation
-
Repeated displacement leading to increased vulnerability
-
Tension between host communities and refugees
What’s needed
-
Funding: Without an immediate infusion of funds the international aid response could soon be brought to a halt, with serious humanitarian, economic, and political consequences in a region currently hosting over one million identified refugees.
-
Shelter: In Jordan and Iraq, refugee camps have far exceeded their capacity. In Lebanon, host communities are quickly running out of space (and patience). There is a need for large-scale shelter strategies to accommodate current refugees and new arrivals.
-
Planning & Transparency: Within the humanitarian community there is a need for more realistic contingency planning and preparedness to provide for refugees, as well as greater transparency in the selection of projects and beneficiaries.
-
Information services: Refugees must receive more consistent information about registering with UNHCR, accessing services, legal status and related issues will help improve access to available services.