ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2026/Policy brief.7
Country: Lebanese Republic
Publication Type: Policy briefs
Publication Subject: Conflict and Its Shockwaves
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: Inclusive development, Population dynamics & migration
Initiatives: Older persons, Reducing inequalities
SDGs: Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords: Ageing persons, Care of ageing persons, Data collection, Economic aspects, Forced migration, Lebanon, Psychological aspects, Recommendations, Social aspects, Technical cooperation, War, Women in armed conflicts, Protection of and assistance to refugees and displaced persons, Healthcare delivery
Conflict and its shockwaves: older persons amid war and displacement in Lebanon
June 2026
Older persons are among the groups most affected by conflict. Yet their specific needs and rights are often overlooked in humanitarian responses and recovery efforts. The present policy brief, entitled “Conflict and its shockwaves: older persons amid war and displacement in Lebanon”, sheds light on the lived experiences of older persons in the context of war and displacement in Lebanon. It seeks to bring the experiences and concerns of older persons to the forefront, highlighting the importance of understanding the challenges they face from their own perspective. The brief also presents a set of evidence-based policy recommendations to guide governmental and non-governmental actors in their efforts to respond to the needs and priorities of older persons.
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Older persons are among the groups most affected by conflict. Yet their specific needs and rights are often overlooked in humanitarian responses and recovery efforts. The present policy brief, entitled “Conflict and its shockwaves: older persons amid war and displacement in Lebanon”, sheds light on the lived experiences of older persons in the context of war and displacement in Lebanon. It seeks to bring the experiences and concerns of older persons to the forefront, highlighting the importance of understanding the challenges they face from their own perspective. The brief also presents a set of evidence-based policy recommendations to guide governmental and non-governmental actors in their efforts to respond to the needs and priorities of older persons.
