Lebanon

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Overview

Lebanon is covered by the OHCHR Regional Office of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Established in 2002, the office focuses on monitoring and reporting the human rights situation in the region, providing technical advice and support, and promoting transparent and inclusive processes to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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UN Human Rights assessment mission on recent hostilities in Lebanon >

News & Statements

Latest news

26 Aug 2026

Treaty bodies

Lebanon: UN committee warns of racial discrimination amid civilian deaths, mass displacement and destruction by Israel’s military operations

11 Aug 2026

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Lebanon: abolition of death penalty

27 Jul 2026

Multiple Mechanisms

Türk press conference in Beirut at conclusion of official visit to Lebanon

23 Jul 2026

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

UN Human Rights Chief to conduct official visit to Lebanon 26-27 July 2026

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Latest statements & messages

15 Jun 2026

Multiple Mechanisms

Türk says ultimate trajectory for human rights is larger freedom

16 Jan 2025

Multiple Mechanisms

Lebanon: Signs of hope amid immense challenges, says Türk

20 Sep 2024

Multiple Mechanisms

Disrespect for international law is a matter of international peace and security, High Commissioner Türk tells the UN Security Council

07 Mar 2023

Multiple Mechanisms

Global update: High Commissioner outlines concerns in over 40 countries

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Featured Stories

23 July 2026 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

From mango trees to the world stage: Aziza Sbaity’s journey of identity, inclusion and speed

Aziza Sbaity’s journey from a childhood in Liberia to becoming Lebanon’s fastest woman is a story of resilience, identity and belonging. Through sport, she found confidence, purpose and a platform to champion inclusion, inspiring a new generation to embrace who they are and pursue their dreams without fear.
04 May 2026 Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

“Stop targeting journalists”: Voices from conflict zones on World Press Freedom Day

As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, hundreds of journalists working in conflict zones have lost their lives, and hundreds more continue to report under conditions of extreme danger.
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Universal Periodic Review

Core documents for the current and previous cycles

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfil their human rights obligations.

Special Procedures

Reports

A/HRC/62/37/Add.1: Visit to Lebanon – Report of the Special Rapporteur on summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions

A/HRC/50/38/Add.1: Visit to Lebanon - Report of the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter

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Special Procedures country visits

Treaty Bodies

Reports

CEDAW/C/LBN/CO/6: Concluding observations on the sixth periodic report of Lebanon

CERD/C/LBN/CO/23-24: Concluding observations on the combined twenty-third and twenty-fourth periodic reports of Lebanon

CCPR/C/LBN/CO/3: Human Rights Committee: Concluding observations on the third periodic report of Lebanon

CRC/C/LBN/CO/4-5: Committee on the Rights of the Child: Concluding observations on the combined fourth and fifth periodic report of Lebanon

CAT/C/LBN/CO/1: Concluding observations on the initial report of Lebanon

E/C.12/LBN/CO/2: Concluding observations on the second periodic report of Lebanon

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Status & Reporting

Status of Ratifications Reporting Status Standing invitation to Special Procedures General Assembly Resolutions, Decisions and Chairperson's Statements Human Rights Council Resolutions, Decisions and Chairperson's Statements Commission on Human Rights Resolutions, Decisions Voluntary Pledges and Commitments
Contact Information
Headquarters

Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD)
Contact is in Geneva, Switzerland.

Middle East and North Africa Section
Tel. + 41 22 917 9777

Field

OHCHR Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa

UN House
P.O. Box 11-8575
Riad El Solh 1107-2812, Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: 00961-1-978505
Fax: 00961-1-981510
Email: ohchr-ro-mena@un.org
Regional Office of Middle East and North Africa Website

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