Overall Situation
31 July 2026The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains critical. As of 26 July, 4,332 people had been killed and 12,236 injured since 2 March. The latest available disaggregation records 392 women and 253 children killed, and 1,450 women and 1,036 children injured. As of 22 July, 375,090 people remained displaced and 753,024 had begun returning to their areas of origin.
The security environment remains volatile despite the 20 June ceasefire announcement. Through 26 July, demolitions, shelling and machine-gun fire continued across Nabatieh, Bint Jbeil, Marjayoun and Tyre, obstructing army deployment and civilian returns, while humanitarian access remained constrained.
Return movements continued, with 753,024 people reported as having begun returning by 22 July, including increases in Nabatieh, Bint Jbeil, Tyre and Saida. However, insecurity, damaged housing and infrastructure, limited services and livelihood constraints continue to make returns uneven, fragile and potentially reversible.
Protection needs remain high among displaced people, returnees and host communities. As of 20 July, 375,642 people had received Protection, Child Protection and GBV services, more than 63% of them women and girls. This included 181,449 people reached with protection awareness and information, 137,993 children and adults supported through case management and MHPSS, 39,574 dignity kits distributed, and 3,433 Protection Emergency Cash grants reaching 13,608 people. Protection teams continue to report psychosocial distress, uncertainty over future accommodation and heightened risks linked to prolonged displacement, shelter consolidation, economic hardship and return-related challenges.
Collective shelter occupancy continues to fall, but needs remain significant. As of 23 July, 29,500 IDPs were residing in 271 collective shelters. Of 416 collective shelters repaired since 2 March, 155 remained operational while 261 had closed amid population movements, and repair works at 34 additional sites were placed on hold as priorities shifted. Health access also remains constrained in conflict-affected areas: OCHA reports that several hospitals and PHCCs, particularly in South and Nabatieh, remain closed or partially operational because of infrastructure damage, staffing shortages and access constraints. Since 2 March, 135 health professionals have been killed on duty and 406 injured. On 24 July, MoPH condemned a direct strike on an ambulance in Nabatieh al-Fawqa that injured two paramedics and damaged the vehicle.
Humanitarian Response Snapshot
OCHA Flash Update #45 · 20 July 2026 · MoPH update 24 July 2026- 29,500 IDPs in 271 active collective shelters as of 20 July.
- Repairs completed at 416 sites: 155 operational, 261 closed; 34 additional sites placed on hold.
- Inside shelters: 112,067 mattresses, 141,066 blankets, 77,157 pillows distributed.
- Outside shelters: 33,835 mattresses, 46,452 blankets, 20,976 pillows distributed.
- 6,191 households received a one-off USD 250 cash-for-shelter grant.
- 135 health professionals killed on duty and 406 injured since 2 March.
- 3 hospitals and 27 PHCCs, particularly in South and Nabatieh, remain closed or partially operational because of infrastructure damage, staffing shortages and access constraints.
- On 24 July, MoPH reported a direct strike on an ambulance in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, injuring two paramedics and damaging the vehicle.
- Damage to water, electricity and public infrastructure continues to disrupt access to essential health services in return areas.
- 375,642 conflict-affected people reached with Protection, Child Protection and GBV services; 63%+ women and girls.
- 181,449 displaced and returning people reached with protection awareness and information.
- 137,993 affected children and adults received case management and MHPSS.
- 39,574 dignity kits distributed to women and girls of reproductive age.
- 3,433 Protection Emergency Cash grants reached 13,608 people.
- WASH assistance reached 1,154,441 people across collective shelters, host communities and out-of-shelter settings as of 20 July.
- 1,000,000 litres of fuel provided to water establishments, sustaining public water supply for an estimated 891,797 people.
- 332 water stations supported with fuel, repairs and spare parts.
- 132,997 hygiene kits, 90,510 menstrual hygiene kits and 1,895 cleaning kits distributed in shelters.
- 3,765,725 litres of potable water and 148,520 m³ of water provided to collective shelters through water trucking.
- Revised Flash Appeal seeks US$639.9M to assist 1.4M people through August.
- US$286.9 received, 44.8% funded as of 23 July.
- Food Security, Nutrition, Shelter and Protection partners anticipate critical funding shortfalls without additional resources.
- Declining resources place food assistance, cash-for-rent, protection services and operational coordination at risk of disruption from September 2026.
Emergency Response Plan
In response to the escalating armed conflict in Lebanon, ABAAD has activated an emergency response focused on two core pillars: GBV service provision for conflict-affected communities, and technical capacity building for frontliners. ABAAD is leveraging its grassroots presence and over 14 years of expertise to deliver life-saving protection services across collective shelters and displacement-affected communities nationwide.
The response integrates gender audits in collective shelters, psychosocial support, GBV case management, emergency safe sheltering for high-risk survivors, community mobilization, and capacity building for frontline responders. Services are delivered in-person and remotely in alignment with access constraints and the evolving security situation. ABAAD is also leveraging its national resource centre mandate to strengthen the broader protection ecosystem through technical assistance and coordination with the Protection Cluster and GBV Sub-Cluster.
ABAAD Emergency Response — Activity Snapshot
Awareness & Information Sessions
GBV risk messaging, service mapping, and protection information delivered across collective shelters and host communities in 8 governorates — reaching 10,144 people (9,216 women · 928 men). Separate PSS activities reached 529 participants (481 women · 48 men).
NFI Distribution: Power Banks and Dignity Kits
4,753 power banks were distributed across the emergency response to support connectivity and access to remote GBV services and hotlines. In addition, 1,887 dignity kits were distributed, including 1,508 in Baalbek-El Hermel and 379 in Bekaa.
Emergency Cash Assistance (ECA)
To date, ABAAD has supported 221 households through ECA. Delivered through safe and confidential case management and referral pathways, ECA helps households cover urgent protection-related needs such as safe transportation, temporary accommodation, food, medication, hygiene and dignity items, communication, documentation, and other critical expenses.
GBV Safety Audits
67 GBV safety audits were conducted until now across assigned collective shelter sites to map and address GBV risks for women and girls, informing site-level protection interventions.
Funding Overview
Funding agreements are ongoing; amounts and donors updated as confirmed.
Activities on the Ground
Rapid gender-sensitive audits in collective shelters to identify GBV risks, privacy gaps, and protection vulnerabilities. Findings drive immediate low-cost improvements including lighting, privacy partitions, and signage for safe spaces and reporting channels.
On-the-ground coaching for MoSA social workers and shelter staff on GBV case management, CMR procedures, PSEA standards, and safeguarding. Includes structured follow-up and practical tools to support application in real-time emergency conditions.
Structured sensitization sessions with displaced populations on PSEA, GBV prevention, child protection, SRHR, and psychological first aid. Delivered through group discussions, Hakawati storytelling, and participatory exercises — including dedicated couples sessions promoting constructive communication and equitable household dynamics.
Dedicated safe spaces for children during adult sessions, offering recreational activities, arts-based expression, and psychosocial support — enabling parents to participate fully while ensuring children have a structured, supportive environment.
Distribution of protection items to displaced populations and event participants. All items carry ABAAD's hotline numbers — GBV Emergency Safe Line (+961 81 78 81 78), Safe Shelter Line (+961 76 06 06 02), and Men Centre Helpline (+961 71 28 38 20) — ensuring every kit distributed is a direct pathway to lifesaving support.
| Governorate | District | Municipalities / Areas | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkar | Akkar | Aakkar El-Aatiqa · Bebnine · Bezbina · Daouret Aakkar · Kouachra · Tikrit | 7 |
| North | Tripoli · Mina | Mina Jardin · Trablous Et-Tell · Trablous jardins | 4 |
| Beirut - Mount Lebanon | Beirut | Aain el-Mraisse foncière | 1 |
| Aley | Aaley · Charoun · Majdel Baana · Mejdlaiya | 4 | |
| Chouf | Barja · Daraiya Ech-Chouf · Jdeidet Ech-Chouf | 6 | |
| Kesrwane | Hrajel · Kfour Kesrouane | 3 | |
| El Meten | Aintoura · Jdaidet El-Matn · Mtain | 3 | |
| Baalbek-El Hermel | Baalbek | Aarsal · Baalbek · Chaat · Deir El-Ahmar · Fekehe · Qaa Baalbek · Ras Baalbek Es-Sahel | 12 |
| Bekaa | Zahle | Barr Elias · Bouarej · Majdel Aanjar · Ouadi El-Aarayech | 5 |
| West Bekaa | Haouch El-Harime · Khiara · Marj BG · Souairi | 4 | |
| Rachaya | Dahr El-Ahmar · Kaoukaba Bou Arab · Kfar Lichki · Mdoukha · Rafid Rachaiya | 6 | |
|
South |
El Nabatieh | Aain Jarfa · Chouaya Hasbaiya · Hasbaiya · Kfayr Ez-Zait · Marj Ez-Zouhour / Haouch El-Qinnaabe | 7 |
| Saida | Najjariye · Saida Ed-Dekermane · Saida El-Oustani | 5 |
ABAAD's Commitment
As a leading feminist organization in the MENA region with over 20 years of experience in GBV prevention and response, ABAAD applies rigorous protection standards across all interventions. Safeguarding and accountability are not add-ons — they are embedded in every aspect of our programming. ABAAD maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, and misconduct by any staff member or volunteer.
Focal Point: Antoinette Chahine
accountability@abaadmena.org
+961 3 231012
Tracking: Yara Hajjar · Dalal Oueiss
PSEA & AAP briefing conducted: ✓
Complaint boxes installed: ✓
CFM Hotline operational: ✓
Beneficiaries informed of channels: ✓