A decade into the Syria conflict: impact on Palestine refugees in Syria and in neighboring countries

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The deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation following the 2011 outbreak of the Syria conflict has forced 5.6 million Syrians to flee and seek refuge mainly in neighbouring countries, including Lebanon and Jordan. Amongst them are some 70,000 Palestine refugees from Syria, who have therefore become “double refugees”. Both Lebanon and Jordan have seen several waves of refugees settle in their camps and urban setting, adding pressure on economies that were already fragile. Lebanon is at a particularly alarming stage with a quasi-collapse of its political, economic and financial structures.

A situation that exacerbated the pre-existing challenges in a country already struggling with a weak economy and complex national and regional political situations.

At this webinar, UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini brings into play more than thirty years of personal experience in humanitarian assistance and international coordination in conflict and post-conflict areas reflecting on the challenges that seem to face Palestine refugees at every turn in a region that is constantly volatile. His presentation will be followed by a dialogue with Lars Erslev Andersen, Senior Researcher at DIIS with expertise on the Palestinian conflict.

Speakers
Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner General, United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
Kristian Fischer, Director, DIIS
Lars Erslev Andersen, Senior Researcher, DIIS

Programme
14.00-14.05   Welcome, Kristian Fischer
14.05-14.15   Philippe Lazzarini reflects on the situation
14.15-14.45   Philippe Lazzarini in dialogue with Lars Erslev Andersen
14.45-15.00   Q & A - moderated by Lars Erslev Andersen

About Philippe Lazzarini
Philippe Lazzarini holds a Master in Business Administration from the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Neuchâtel. Since April 2020 Lazzarini has served as Commissioner General for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Prior hereto, Lazzarini served since 2015 as the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) and as the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon. Lazzarini has over 30 years of professional experience, including from the United Nations, the private sector and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Practical information
The webinar will be held in English. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.