This research paper offers information regarding the Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon. Many Syrians have fled to Lebanon, which has a different situation than other host countries. This paper also discusses some of the problems refugees are facing since fleeing to Lebanon, and the shortcomings of the government and communities to handle so many people needing help. Lastly, an overview is given on some of the organizations within Lebanon and other international organizations and how they are trying to help the refugees. .
Syrian Crisis in Lebanon.
There are currently many problems in Syria that are forcing its residents to leave and try to find refuge in other countries. One of the countries that Syrian refugees have flooded into is Lebanon. The refugees are in need of medical care, jobs, housing and many other resources that require the help of many agencies and organizations. Urgent response is needed and all of the organizations need to be able to work together with the host country's government so that any resources can be utilized effectively. There are other countries that are experiencing an influx of Syrian refugees, but the crisis in Lebanon is unique. The situation in Lebanon will continue to worsen unless changes are made within the country and more organizations can begin to provide more aid.
Lebanon.
Lebanon is a unique host country. It is not a country of asylum; it did not take part in the 1951 Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol. Lebanon is not obligated to provide asylum for refugees, which means they can be treated as migrants and could be subject to arrest and deportation (Trad 2014). But refugees are not living in fear of being forced to leave. Today this is being called the "Syrian exception" (Trad 2014, p. 87). Realizing the scope of the problems Syrians face in their own country, Lebanon's government has allowed its borders to remain open and refugees are allowed to try and find work and settle where they can, without setting up camps (Loveless 2013).