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The purpose of the conference The purpose of the conference, Financial secrecy, society and vested interests, is to facilitate and accelerate an international and interdisciplinary approach in order to discuss important questions such as: What are the negative impacts of secrecy and information asymmetry on the global economy and sustainable development? Why are efforts to deal with secrecy and anonymity met with resistance? What reforms are reasonable and achievable? The conference is based on the understanding of the following: Global financial integration has developed much faster...

COSV is pleased to invite you to “Think Globally, Act Locally” seminar. The workshop will take place within the framework of the “CleanEnerTec” project - Towards Clean Energy Technologies and Innovative Environmental Solutions in Lebanon funded by the EUROPEAN UNION and developed by 2 main partners: the Italian organization COSV and the Lebanese Association ALMEE. Please find here the workshop AGENDA:  http://goo.gl/enidg The seminar will develop a discussion on policies instruments for the development of renewable and clean energies at municipal level. Presentation, analysis and evaluation...

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...

  Media & Money Unconference @ AltCity, Beirut - Sat Sept 29th Please join us for a 1-day practical “unconference” on how to make money through media! As part of AltCity’s fall events, we're organizing a BarCamp on Media & Money on Saturday September 29, 10am - 5pm. It is open to anyone interested in learning about how to make money through media...with all the wonders and benefits and challenges that come from running a media-related business in Lebanon! How can media startups in Lebanon benefit from new trends and opportunities to monetize content and develop revenue streams? How can we...

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...

دعوة إلى المؤتمر الدولي الثاني"قصتنا قصة: السياسة في أدب الأطفال "16-17 حزيران 2012 يضم المؤتمر نخبة من أدباء ورسامي أدب الأطفال من لبنان:دافيد حبشي- جنى طرابلسي- حسان زهر الدين- سماح ادريسسوريا: بيان الصفديفلسطين:دنيس أسعدمصر: غادة الزياتالأردن: فلورا مجدلاوي الكويت:علي عاشورايران: ليلي يزديالسويد:أولف نلسونالمكسيك: أمبر باستبريطانيا : أنا برانيناالنروج : ليز مانوكيالبرازيل: تاينيز سوراس OUR 2 Day ProgramOUR PROGRAM:DAY1Saturday, June 16, 20129.00-10.00 : Opening10.00-12.00: First session: Political Attitudes & Values in Children’s BooksParticipants: Jana Traboulsi (Lebanon)Flora Majdalawi...

تحت شعار "انا كمان بصّوت...القانون لازم يحميني"تنظّم جمعية حلم "اليوم العالمي لمناهضة رهاب المثلية ورهاب المتحولات والمتحولين جنسياً ومتغيّري النوع الاجتماعي" لهذا العام.بهذه المناسبة، ندعوكم صديقاتنا واصدقاءنا، ناشطين وناشطات، جمعيات وأفراد، للتضامن معنا في هذا اليوم، الذي سيسلط الضوء على جميع أنواع العنف و التمييز والإقصاء الذي يتعرض له المثليون/ات، ثنائيو/ات الميول الجنسية ومتغيرّو النوع الاجتماعي والمتحولون/ات جنسياً في المجتمع اللبناني. المجتمع الذي يُعرف بأنه "منفتح" و "مثقف".يقولون أن القانون يجرمنا، عاداتنا وتقاليدنا توصمنا، الدين يُكَفِّرُنا، المجتمع يقصينا ويهمشنا .... ونحن نقول بأن...

This workshop focuses on the key elements of the non-profit marketing. It describes the major similarities and differences vis-a-vis the traditional or commercial marketing. It provides as well a general overview about the essential marketing tools and techniques and their effect on the social behaviors with a professional approach. Who should attend:• Activists who want to create a social change • Professionals working on health or social issues • Practitioners who want to apply new skills in the field Learning objectives:• Usage of commercial marketing tools to create social and behavior...

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...

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...

International SeminarApril – September 2012 CRA'P seminars 2012 ARTWORKS & LANDMARKSContemporary Arts Practice & ContextsThe Seminar artworks & landmarks intends to approach the cross-disciplinary / inter-media practices of contemporary artworks, with the intention to breakdown boundaries and to emphasize and interrogate its cultural rather than its disciplinary contexts. Artworks & Landmarks are the two main subjects that inform and frame the activities, discourse and development of the Seminar. The overall objective of this seminar is to question and expand the notion of contemporary art...

On the occaison of the release of Judge John Qazzi's book "A Trip of a Lifetime to Nationality", and the reopening of the debate on women's right to grant Nationality to their Children. The Legal Agenda Women's Nationality Right Campaign KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation Organization Cordially invite you to the conference under the title: "The Judge and Women's Right to Nationality". Speakers include Judge John Qazzi, Mrs. Saadah Allaw (Assafir Journalist), Mrs. Lina Abu Habib (Women's Nationality Right Campaign) and Mrs. Zoya Rouhana (Kafa 'Enough' Violence & Exploitation). The debate...

International Colloquium Organized by the Faculty of Business and Commercial Sciences at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik Jointly with the Arab Society of Faculties of Business, Economic and Political Sciences   Date: April 2 and 3, 2012 [Official opening session on April 2, 2012 at 10:00 am] Place: John-Paul II Amphitheater - USEK Main Campus * Early Bird untill February 3, 2012 For registration please visit www.usekic2012.com

Why and how people and organizations give varies. Individuals mainly give because they are presented with a giving opportunity that motivates them. In turn, foundations give based on their specific defined philanthropic focus and goals, whereas a small part of donations from charitable contributions comes from corporations which seek to invest in community well-being.NGOs should then look at who the givers are and note who they give to — then connect the dots knowing that philanthropy is not necessarily compassion in action. It will often, if not mostly, be an investment in entities that...

Adyan Foundation has the great pleasure to invite you to the Conference on Education on Citizenship and Coexistence in Lebanon, under the Patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Education and Higher Education Professor Hassan Diab, and in partnership with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut, held on Thursday 15th March 2012 at 4:00 PM, in Issam Fares Hall, American University of Beirut. Looking forward for your participation in this event that portrays the common will of cooperation for strengthening education on coexistence on Lebanon,     Please confirm...

The forum aims to promote social entrepreneurship as a new business model in Lebanon. It will use real cases from Lebanon to enable participants and experts in defining the concept and the criteria for social entreprises in Lebanon, as well as proposing solutions to possible challenges.

تلعب مؤسسات المجتمع المدني دوراً أساسياً وبارزاً في الحد من مظاهر التمييز المجتمعي لا سيما القائم على أساس جندري وتساهم إلى حدٍّ بعيدٍ بإعادة تشكيل منظومة قيمية جديدة قائمة على أساس المساواة والعدالة الاجتماعية.  لذا، وضمن إطار مشروع "تعزيز أوضاع وظروف العاملات في حقل الرعاية الصحية في لبنان"، تنظّم مؤسسة عامل الدولية ومنظمة شيستاس الإيطالية، بتمويلٍ من الإتحاد الاوروبي وبالتعاون مع مؤسسة "أبعاد-مركز الموارد للمساواة بين الجنسين" ورشة عمل تدريبية (مجانية) حول التمييز القائم على أساس النوع الاجتماعي والدور المجتمعي الإيجابي الذي يمكن للإعلام أن يلعبه في مناهضة أشكال التمييز الجندري كافةً وسيما...