As part of the MENA Child Rights Initiative, led by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), ALEF has been monitoring and documenting instances of institutional violence against children. The findings of ALEF’s monitoring efforts are consolidated into monitoring reports. This report is the first of the series and covers the year between January 1 to [...]
This submission is presented for consideration as part of the Universal Periodic Review Stakeholder Report. It includes a summary of the human rights conditions in Lebanon along with recommendations on how the Lebanese government can improve these conditions and put an end to violations.Joint Submission by:ALEF – Act for Human RightsLebanese Center for Human Rights [...]
ALEF – act for human rights recognizes the adoption by the Lebanese Parliament of the Law on the Independence of the Judiciary on July 31, 2025, which represents a long-awaited step in Lebanon’s judicial reform process. This development comes amid ongoing public demand for accountability and the restoration of trust in state institutions. While the [...]
This submission is presented for consideration as part of the Universal Periodic Review Stakeholder Report. It includes a summary of the human rights conditions in Lebanon along with recommendations on how the Lebanese government can improve these conditions and put an end to violations.This report is submitted by the following NGOs members of the WG [...]
This submission is presented for consideration as part of the Universal Periodic Review Stakeholder Report. It includes a summary of the human rights conditions in Lebanon along with recommendations on how the Lebanese government can improve these conditions and put an end to violations.Joint Submission by:ALEF - Act for Human RightsAnti-Racism Movement – ARMCedar Centre [...]
This report, prepared by ALEF – Act for Human Rights (ALEF), examines violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) committed during the armed conflict between the State of Israel and Hezbollah. The conflict, which erupted as a regional extension of hostilities following Hamas’ October 7th attacks and Israel’s retaliation in [...]
The Lebanese public institutions are facing the gravest crisis and most important milestone for forging a reformist process. Lebanon’s judiciary, as a power and an institution, is marked by political interference, institutional paralysis, and widespread erosion of public trust. Weakened trust, combined with low judicial morale, has peaked following the financial crisis and the Beirut [...]
Between March and May 2025, Lebanon witnessed municipal elections amid a tense and unstable context. CPT participants reported rising public safety concerns due to increased theft, firearms misuse, and ineffective law enforcement, which contributed to psychological distress and violent disputes. Syrian refugees faced heightened stigmatization, legal residency challenges, and reduced aid access, reinforcing fears of [...]
During this period, two major events occurred: Israel signed a ceasefire with the Lebanese Government on 27 November 2024, ending 13 months of war, and the Assad regime fell on 8 December 2024. Despite the ceasefire, insecurity, political uncertainty, and economic strain persisted, fueling psychological distress and doubts about recovery. Community Perceptions Tracker (CPT) participants [...]
This policy brief is the second in the series and covers the period between 01 September 2024 and 28 February 2025. This edition provides a critical assessment of the government’s early trajectory in committing to reforms, scrutinizing whether its initial actions are capable of driving meaningful change. It also explores the evolving role of municipal [...]
