20/02/2014
The Syria Effect in Lebanon: Join the Search On Air
"The war in Syria smolders on, three years later. Over 11,000 children are dead. One million refugees have flooded over the border into tiny neighbor Lebanon, a country of only four million people to begin with. The huge refugee influx is taxing resources like jobs, housing, schools, water, and electricity.
Though many have rushed to address humanitarian needs, tensions are rising between refugees and host communities. Molotov cocktails launched into refugee shelters, threats of eviction, and other widespread acts of discrimination expose how quickly these conflicts could flare into violence.
We'll hear from a Syrian refugee about the situation on the ground. Emily Jacquard, Country Director for Search for Common Ground in Lebanon, will discuss their work in eleven communities to disperse rumors and strengthen the abilities of refugees and Lebanese to resolve conflicts together, without violence.
You will not want to miss this. We’ll be taking your questions live!"
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Talk to two Syrians (who must remain anonymous) about what’s happening on the ground. Also hear from a peacebuilder about what she is doing to ease rising tensions in neighboring Lebanon. The war in Syria smolders on, three years later. Over 11,000 children are dead. One million refugees have flood...
