REFUGEE PROTECTION WATCH
Refugee Protection Watch (RPW) is a coalition formed in 2019 by ALEF – Act for Human Rights, Basmeh and Zeitooneh, PAX, Upinion and 11.11.11. It brings together the strengths and experiences of Lebanese, Syrian and European organisations working in the human rights, peacebuilding, development and humanitarian fields, as well as a social profit enterprise (Upinion) specialised in digital data collection and two-way communication with (refugee) communities. We research and advocate on protection, humanitarian and human rights issues facing refugee-returnees to Syria, as well as facing refugees in Lebanon.
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Syrian Refugees in Lebanon: Winter Needs, Lack of Access to COVID-19 assistance and Pressure to Return.
Research by “Refugee Protection Watch” This briefing outlines the enormous impact of the ongoing economic and COVID-19 crises in Lebanon. It documents the lack of
Publication “Trapped in Between” video
Research by “Refugee Protection Watch”
Report “Trapped in Between Lebanon and Syria: the Absence of Durable Solutions for Syria’s Refugees”
Research by “Refugee Protection Watch” In one of the few studies documenting the situation for refugee returnees to Syria, the Refugee Protection Watch coalition (RPW)
Brief on the Double Impact of the Economic and COVID-19 Crisis in Lebanon.
Research by “Refugee Protection Watch” Research by “Refugee Protection Watch” that outlines concerns and recommendations regarding the COVID-19 crisis in Lebanon: covering its impact on
Policy brief with recommendations for Brussels IV Conference.
FFor the occasion of the Brussels Conference IV that took place on June 30; based on the work, experience and research of the RPW coalition,
Brief on COVID-19 and Lebanon
Research by “Refugee Protection Watch” Research by “Refugee Protection Watch” that outlines concerns and recommendations regarding the COVID-19 crisis in Lebanon: covering its impact on
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and @LOrientLeJour @lorienttoday covered the report here
Read MoreRalph Haddad, researcher and advocacy coordinator for @basmehzeitooneh and part of the RPW coalition was interviewed by @ecfr on the situation in Syria and the report's findings ...
Read MoreThe launch even to present the report's main findings was watched by members of the Syrian panel in Lebanon, which RPW is in dialogue with. They were able to share concerns and questions with policy m...
Read MoreThe extensive report covers 5 research cycles in Lebanon and 2 in Syria and is a follow up of RPW efforts in 2020, trying to provide a longitudinal overview of the protection and return dynamics in Le...
Read More3) Localised funding for local Syrian and Lebanese organisations should be made available to improve conditions, and 4) an international mechanism to monitor returns should be put in place.
Read MoreBased on this research RPW recommends that 1) host nations in Europe and the Middle East maintain the position that Syria is not safe for return and not conduct forcible returns; 2) EU should increas...
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