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117.8 Million fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon’s shelter crisis worsens

117.8 Million fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon’s shelter crisis worsens

Summary

A UN report shows that by the end of 2025, nearly 118 million people worldwide had to leave their homes because of war, violence, or persecution. In Lebanon, over 1 million people have been forced to move within the country due to ongoing conflict and attacks, causing a major shelter crisis.

Key Facts

  • By the end of 2025, 117.8 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced.
  • People were forced to leave because of war, violence, and persecution.
  • Lebanon has more than 1 million internally displaced people.
  • The displacement in Lebanon is due to Israel’s war and continued attacks.
  • The situation in Lebanon is one of the worst humanitarian crises the country has seen recently.
  • Internally displaced people are those who flee their homes but stay within their country.
  • The UNHCR (United Nations refugee agency) released this report.
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