Lebanon - Preliminary Results of the Vulnerability Assessment of Syrian Refugees - VASyR 2021

Document Type:	Assessments , Situation Updates
Document Type:	English
Publish Date:	29 September 2021 (3 years ago)
Upload Date:	1 October 2021 (3 years ago)
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Lebanon - Preliminary Results of the Vulnerability Assessment of Syrian Refugees - VASyR 2021

Document Type:	Assessments , Situation Updates
Document Language:	English

The Vulnerability Assessment of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon (VASyR) was conducted jointly by UNHCR, WFP, and UNICEF. VASyR 2021 is the ninth version of the annual survey. The full report will be published in December 2021. The VASyR 2021 preliminary findings provide insights on the impact of the compounded crises on Syrian refugee households. In 2021, there has been a further deterioration in the socio-economic situation in Lebanon, coupled with inflation and increased devaluation of the LBP, with the informal exchange rate at some point reaching over LBP 20,000 per USD. More issues have emerged in 2021, including shortages in fuel, electricity, and medication. The situation in Lebanon has affected all populations living in the country - Lebanese, refugees, migrants and others - with the most vulnerable communities being hit the hardest. While VASyR specifically looks at the Syrian refugee population, UNHCR, WFP and UNICEF are working with the Lebanese authorities and other organizations to analyze the impact