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Designed as a comprehensive curriculum on sexuality, sexual and reproductive health and rights with an in-depth discussion on the linkages between research and practice, the Coalition of Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies (CSBR) Sexuality Institute offers a holistic interdisciplinary program combining history, theory, research and politics of sexuality with applications of advocacy and fieldwork.The CSBR Sexuality Institute brings together leading sexual and reproductive rights activists, academics and researchers. Held previously in Turkey (2009), Indonesia (2010), Malaysia (2008...

Anti Racism Movement will be hosting an info session on discrimination and racism among children at schools and in other circles. The session will be led by Mathilde Coussy, INSAN school coordinator. She will be speaking to us about difference problems and issues faced by foreign children at schools in Lebanon, and how they have tried to work them out as they occurred. She will be giving special focus to the latest issues arising with regards to Syrian children integrating in schools here. We will then open up the discussion for any questions, ideas or initiatives proposed.

This session aims to provide an informal space for discussing the relationship of (in)visible identification (as women, men, LGBT, queer) to the types of political action possible. As such, we aim to discuss how visibility functions politically in Beirut, and how does its gendered manifestation shape the ways in which we choose our political strategies and do politics. To facilitate the discussion, we will touch upon themes such as “coming out”, as well as parts of the “identity politics” versus “queer politics” debate. We’ll do so through reflecting upon the politics of local civil society...

Survivors of violence against women deserve the best possible support and care. It is our duty to provide this care. This training will help us understand how to do this – in line with internationally-recognized standards of good practice. As a community of practice, we share the same goals: empowering communities - particularly women, reducing violence in homes and communities, respecting choices, and building better, stronger societies that safeguard human rights. ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality & The International Medical Corps (IMC) are planning to conduct 5 full day’s workshop...

Only 1,000 Days remains to finish the work of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which will lay the foundation for a new development agenda. The MDGs stand for a world of prosperity, equity, freedom, dignity and peace – as embodied in the Millennium Declaration The Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service (CCECS) invites you to attend a session about UN and the Millennium Development Goals by UNDP Country Director Mr. Lucy Renda. Date: June 26, 2013 Time: 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm Location: West Hall, Auditorium B For more information, contact CCECS on 4430/1 or at ccecs@aub.edu.lb

INFO-ACTIVISM CAMP 2013, 23-30 June, Italy How do you think activists will safely process and manage video footage from conflicts around the world? You have great experiences to share from an amazing visual advocacy campaign you worked on. As an investigative journalist you're trying to figure out how to collate and present all the data you have into an exposé. Your mapping project is stuck and needs to move to the next level. You are interested in the way art can reveal hidden evidence, raise questions and create debate. If any of this strikes a chord with you, then we think you should...

The International Medical Corps (IMC) & ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality are conducting a two-full day’s workshop on Training on Clinical Care for Sexual Assault Survivors (CCSAS) (16 hours) over June 13 & 14, 2013 in Beqaa area (Venue TBD). The workshop aims at strengthening the capacities and improving the quality of clinical care for sexual assault survivors among Syrian refugees’ population. The training will be introducing the participants to the CCSAS pathway, different stages of direct patient care, how to prepare the clinic and conduct the forensic evidence collection. The...

منتدى إنسان يدعوكم للمشاركة في جلسة حوارية مع مركز الديمقراطية المستدامة للتعريف عن النشاطات الشبابية للمركز و نشاطات نادي المواطنة و السلام - الشويفات من عمر 13-19 سنة مركز منتدى إنسان، مدخل الشويفات الشمالي، بناية حسيب الريشاني Join us this Saturday at Muntada Insan and meet SDC (Sustainable Democracy Center) team to know more about their activities for the youth about peace, democracy, human rights, and much more... because change begins with everyone of us!

AltCity is happy to be co-organizing, with MAP, the second public discussion on Peace Journalism! We're excited about this one because MAP has invited a very special guest in the field: Steven Youngblood, professor of peace journalism in the US, and the Director of the Center for Global Peace Journalism, at Park University. Our guest will be sharing his insights and experiences with the teaching and practice of peace journalism in different parts of the world; the role it plays in elections; the US perspective on Lebanese media; and the Lebanese perspective on US coverage of Lebanese news. As...

ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality in partnership with International Rescue Committee is planning to conduct a Three-full day’s workshop on “How to Organize Support Groups for Women Victims of GBV Using a Survivor-Centered Approach” over May 15, 16, 17 in the North (at Arc en Ciel premise) and May 22, 23 and 24th  in Bekaa (at Dari Association premise). The overall objective of the workshop is to reinforce the capacity of participants in planning and facilitating support groups’ sessions with women survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) using a survivor centered approach. More...

You are graduating in journalism or politics? You just started a career in the media? You want to speak out against human rights violations? *** Informed Journalism plays a fundamental role in promoting and protecting Human Rights (HR). However, media coverage of HR-related issues remains weak, despite the current relative freedom of press in Lebanon. During the training, participants will develop their knowledge of HR standards and acquire new skills and techniques in the field of HR reporting. Participants are invited to bring any article they released on a HR-related topic.   Program 9:30  ...

ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality in partnership with the International Rescue Committee is planning to conduct a Five-full day’s workshop on “How to Use Social Animation Techniques through Creative Arts” over April 29, 30 & May 02,09,10, 2013 in North (at Arc en Ciel premise) and May 07,08,15,16,17, 2013 in Bekaa (at Dari Association premise). The workshop aims at introducing new and unconventional tools and techniques to enhance the psychological wellbeing of Syrian women and girls refugees and improving the positive coping mechanisms among them.  Over the workshop, participants will...

يسر مؤسسة أديان- قسم الدراسات في التلاقي الثقافي- إعلان بدء المحور الثالث من التنشئة في "الأديان والشأن العام في لبنان" بعنوان: الدين والشأن العامّ وتاريخ لبنان الحديث، حيث سنتناول المواضيع التالية: الدين والسياسة والقانون (المواطنة والطائفيّة؛ التيّارات الدينيّة السياسيّة؛ الدين والقانون: الأحوال الشخصيّة والقانون المدنيّ) – تاريخ لبنان الحديث (الإمارة والمتصرفيّة؛ تاريخ الجمهوريّة اللبنانيّة ودستورها؛ ذاكرة الحرب الأهليّة) – مشغل تحليل المسائل الدينيّة المعاصرة. يحصل المشاركون على إفادةٍ خاصّةٍ بهذا المحور في ختام التنشئة.   - الزمان والمكان الثلاثاء، من الساعة 7.00 وحتّى 8.30 مساءً، عند...

AUB’s Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies  and the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs cordially invite you to the book launch of  Rethinking Education for Social Cohesion: International Case Studies Editor: Maha Shuayb (2012) Palgrave Macmillan  The book is the product of a conference organized by the Centre for Lebanese Studies, University of Oxford and hosted by the Issam Fares Institute that took place at the AUB in October 2009. There will be a panel and open discussion with: Dr Maha Shuayb, Director of Centre for Lebanese Studies...

Writing a letter is easy; but writing a convincing and purposeful letter is definitely not..!However, sending out solicitation letters is simple, but this does not guarantee that you will reach your fundraising goal. This is why a good solicitation letter will certainly create a good impression on the other party and may work wonders in your endeavor while seeking support by increasing your chances for a donation or even a pledge. In return, Thank-you letters are one of the most important communication tools that a donor receives from you. They remind donors that they made the right decision...

تعلن مؤسسة أبعاد- مركز الموارد للمساواة بين الجنسين عن إستقبال طلبات المشاركة في ورشة عمل تدريبية وطنية حول كيفيّة إستخدام الرزمة التدريبية "لنلعب سويّاً من أجل المساواة بين الجنسين" وذلك ضمن إطار مشروع منفّذ بالشراكة وبدعم من منظمة غوث الأطفال الدوليّة.  ترمي ورشة العمل إلى تحقيق الأهداف التالية: - تزويد المشاركين/ات بالمعرفة اللازمة لتحسيس الأطفال حول مفاهيم المساواة بين الجنسين؛ - تمكين المشاركين/ات من إستخدام الرزمة التدريبية، كل في مجال عمله المباشر مع الأطفال، وذلك عبر تزويد المشاركين/ات بتقنيات إيصال المعارف المتوخاة من خلال الألعاب العشر المتوفّرة في الرزمة؛ - تحسيس المشاركين/ات على...

Have you ever generated money from the media content you create? Do you want to share this content with others all around the world? Do you want to learn how to generate some revenue from your online content? If so, this workshop is for you. Join this Demotix workshop on “Generating Revenue from Online Content”, with Demotix Chief Editor Wais Bashir on Monday October 1st, 2012 from 4.30 to 7.30 pm at AltCity. This workshop is free of charge and it is aimed at aspiring or current citizen journalists (especially photo/video citizen journalists), and online content creators. If you have any...

For the 2nd year, the Cross-Cultural Studies Department at Adyan Foundation carries on with the “Religions and public affairs in Lebanon" course. Course Objectives:The course is based on the methodology of research-based and analytical dialogue and on a comprehensive and integrated view of the religious and humanitarian values. It works towards equipping the trainees with the following competences: - Objective approach to religions - Analytical approach to religion in the public sphere in Lebanon - Openness to diversity within each religion, and religious pluralism and dialogue methodologies...

AltCity Media Trainings! (scroll down for Arabic) AltCity is organizing a series of media trainings in September 2012. All workshops are free of charge and consist of 2 sessions, two weeks apart. Participants must attend both sessions. 1) Basic Social Media for CSOs (civil society organizations) 2) Online Media Advocacy for CSOs These trainings are aimed at the individuals within civil society organizations who are responsible for their organization’s media and/or communications. In these workshops, you will learn how to use new / social media tools for more effective communications and...

Mustafa Barghouthi, Keynote SpeakerPalestine and the Arab Uprisings: Repercussions and ReassessmentDate: Thursday, 31 May, 2012Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pmVenue: Habib Aziz Maamari Auditorium, Olayan School of Business (OSB), AUB Arab Uprisings Symposium: Critically Assessing the Changing Landscape of Power and Players Mustafa Barghouthi a nominee of the Nobel Peace Prize is a member of the Palestinian parliament; former Minister of Information under the 2007 National Unity Government; 2005 presidential candidate; General Secretary of the ,Palestinian National Initiative; physician; social political...