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 on freedom of religion and belief, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, is submitted by the following NGOs:
ALEF – act for human rights a Lebanese non-governmental human rights organization operational since 1996 and officially registered in 2013. ALEF aims at monitoring, protecting and promoting human rights through education, training, advocacy and lobbying activities. www.alefliban.org

PAX (ECOSOC consultative status) a Dutch organization that works together with involved civilians and partners in areas of war, to protect human security, to prevent and end armed violence and to build peace with justice. www.paxforpeace.nl