Economic Rights

ALEF Annual Report 2016

As in previous years, the Lebanese government has taken some positive steps towards promoting human rights in 2016, but has missed several opportunities to uphold the country’s international obligations, and failed to address major protection concerns of the general population. The Lebanese criminal justice system continues to overlook many of the international standards set by [...]

Everyone Gains: Promoting Women’s Socio-Economic Empowerment in Lebanon

Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Create a strong shift from confrontational advocacy towards cooperation and coordination on women rights issues To increase the quality of media coverage of women’s rights issues, countering the negative and stereotypical portrayal of women. To provide women’s organizations with ways to engage media and create visibility for their campaign 2013 – 2015 Search for Common Grounds […]