Syria Crisis: Lebanon - Guterres urges refugee support
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Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism
On the first leg of his World Refugee Day visit to the region, the UN High Commissioner calls for support for Lebanon. Guterres and Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati launched an appeal for $1.7 billion, Lebanon's biggest ever humanitarian appeal. Lebanon is currently sheltering over half a million registered refugees, Guterres spoke of the very real danger of the Syrian crisis spilling over into Lebanon. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
