Shifting Narratives: Outcome Document on Importance of Women’s Economic...
There are 2 billion unpaid workers in the world with women making up 76% of them. They contribute three times more than men do in unpaid care work. This huge contribution from women takes away many...
View ArticleVolunteering in the Arab World: A Pathway to Citizenship
Dr. Tania Haddad Volunteering is fundamental to a society’s development as it mirrors the democratic essence of the state. Recently, policymakers have been emphasizing the use of volunteering...
View ArticleShifting Narratives: Podcast with Teresa Pontillas
In the second podcast episode, our guest Teresa Pontillas, co-founder of the Alliance on Saturdays, brings her deep commitment to human rights advocacy to the forefront as she delves into the...
View Articleالناشطية في لبنان: إعادة تفكير في عصر الانهيار الاقتصادي والاجتماعي وفي سياق...
Abstract تتبنى هذه الورقة منهجية شاملة للتحقيق في تأثير الانهيار الاقتصادي وقيود وباء كوفيد19- على الحراك في لبنان، مع التركيز بشكل خاص على حرية التعبير والحق في التجمع السلمي كمك ّونات رئيسة لها. من...
View Articleسنوات القمع والعزلة: أوضاع المدافعين والمدافعات عن حقوق الإنسان في مصر خلال...
Abstract يغطي هذا التقرير الفترة الزمنية بد ًء من 11 مارس 2020 وهو تاريخ إعلان منظمة الصحة العالمية تصنيف انتشار فيروس كورونا المستجد كـجائحة عالمية، وحتى 5 مايو 2023، وهو اليوم الذي أعلنت فيه المنظمة...
View ArticleRethinking Activism in Lebanon: In the Era of Socioeconomic Collapse of the...
Abstract This paper evaluates Lebanon’s compliance with its international obligations as outlined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Lebanon is a ratifying...
View ArticleThe Years of Oppression and Isolation: The Situation of Human Rights...
Abstract This This report seeks to document the situation of male and female defenders during the years of the pandemic by monitoring and analyzing the patterns of targeting defenders during those...
View ArticleWhen Citizenship is Denied: The Case of Gendered Citizenship in Lebanon
Lina Abou-Habib Despite its veneer of modernity, the legal framework in Lebanon remains staunchly patriarchal and discriminatory. Women are perceived as subordinate beings whose agency, choices,...
View ArticleFeminist Activism During the COVID Pandemic: Zooming in on the MENA Region
Abstract: This report provides an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted and gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups in the Arab region and places a specific emphasis on feminist...
View ArticleExploring a Global Research Agenda on Civic Engagement: Lessons From a Decade...
Abstract: The Arab uprisings of 2011 marked a pivotal moment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), bringing to the forefront issues of political oppression, economic disparity, and social...
View ArticlePostponing Municipal Elections: Violating Citizens’ Rights
Dr. Simon A. Kachar In many parts of the world, local elections take place to select officials in local government; and elections to positions within a city, town or village are often known as...
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Announcing the MENA Gender Clinic
We are excited to announce the launch of the MENA Gender Clinic! The MENA Gender Clinic is a collaborative initiative between the Right Livelihood and the Asfari Institute for Civil Society and...
View ArticleShifting Narratives: Outcome Document #3 – Towards Women’s Political and...
The report from the third workshop discusses challenges and offers suggestions to improve women's involvement in Lebanese politics and public administration. It highlights the importance of a...
View Articleنحو التمكين السياسي والاقتصادي للمرأة المرحلة الثالثة: تعزيز مشاركة النساء في...
Outcome Document 3 – Arabic Download
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Asfari Institute kicks off a new research project on anti-rights movement in...
Beirut, Lebanon – June 13, 2024 – The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship at the American University of Beirut (AUB) recently kicked off a research project on anti-rights movement and...
View ArticleShifting Narratives: Podcast with Gielan El Messiri
In the fourth episode of the Shifting Narratives podcast, we engage with Gielan El Messier, Deputy Country Representative at UN Women. This episode delves into critical topics such as women's economic...
View ArticleThe Status of Labor Rights in Lebanon: Erosion of rights within multiple crises
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) and the Asfari Institute of Civil Society and Citizenship at the American University of Beirut co-organized a multi-stakeholder panel discussion on the status of...
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Annual Collaborative Program on Forced Migration:The Case of Refugees from...
On May 24th, 2023, the Annual Collaborative Program on Forced Migration, focusing on Syrian refugees in Lebanon, was held at the Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship. The conference...
View Articleذكرى 4 آب: مقتل المواطنة بعد قتل المواطن
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