The Power of Words and Figures

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Posted on Dec 01 2017 0 minutes read
The Power of Words and Figures
The Syrian refugee crisis has touched everyone in Lebanon. No one can ignore neither the struggle for survival of many of the refugees in this country nor the impact of the crisis on host communities. At the same time, people in Lebanon have done their best to help Syrian refugees to live in dignity until they are able to return to their home country. Yet, six years after the start of the crisis, and with no political solutions in sight for the conflict in Syria, patience is wearing thin and frustrations are mounting.

We all know that our opinions and understanding are not shaped solely by facts and evidence. This also applies to the current crisis, with tensions between communities driven both by reality and perceptions.

We all have a responsibility to act and address refugees’ issues in a way that is objective and constructive. Media, in this regard, have an important role to play, especially in view of the coming Parliamentary elections. The media should strive to inform rather than influence or fuel negative stereotypes and incitement.

In this light, it is important to offer neutral spaces in the media for a fact-based discussion about problems and achievements of Syrian refugees and Lebanese host communities. This news supplement is a small step towards promoting this discussion, which will hopefully enhance mutual understanding and respect.

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