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Refugees in Lebanon: A Brief Overview
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Migration: Refugee Regimes: Arab States/Mashreq

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This article explores the experiences of Sudanese and Syrian refugees in Lebanon, focusing on the gendered dimensions of displacement and humanitarian response. It highlights the historical context of violence and systemic discrimination faced by these groups, particularly women, and critiques mental health interventions that fail to consider underlying structural issues. The findings underscore the complexities of refugee management in Lebanon, revealing how gendered policies and practices shape the lives of refugees, particularly women and girls.

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