tions carried out and provide a comprehensive plan for reparation, rehabilitation and justice. However, he felt that the lack of political will meant that there is a lot of talk but little action on the part of the state. Suzanne Jabbour (Restart) summed up the challenges faced in Lebanon: the gap between law and practice, 500,000 registered Syrian refugees in Lebanon as of June 2013 25% are women 52% the need for the government to fully commit, a lack of resources to finance rehabilitation. In addition, the need to protect victims is essential if they are to provide evidence of torture. There is also a need for civil society organisations to coordinate their work. 1,000,000 forecasted by the end of 2013 are children Massive strain placed on public health systems in Lebanon and Jordan 150,000 refugees with psychosocial needs “” Suzanne Jabbour from Restart summed up the challenges faced in Lebanon: the gap between law and practice, the need for the government to fully commit, a lack of resources to finance rehabilitation. Right to Rehabilitation for Torture Victims, Beirut, Lebanon – 27/28 June 2013 19