This policy brief was developed as a deliverable in the project “Fair Game: Theatre of the Oppressed for Youth Empowerment” funded by the European Union. It tackles the topic of bullying in schools and offers recommendations drawn from the field experience in Lebanon that focused on the methodology of Legislative Theatre to raise awareness on bullying in schools and advocate for better policies.
This policy brief outlines options for strengthening rule of law in Lebanon to improve access to justice for both Lebanese citizens and Syrian refugees.
The Mid-way Transition House (Al Dar) is a free, safe, supportive temporary house for women at risk or survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV), both single women and teen adolescent girls, and women with their children.
In this confidential safe environment, women can gather information and explore options with the assistance of trained, professional staff. Crisis counseling, information on legal rights, mental health support and access to resources are available.
Attached is portfolio about the mission of Al Dar and its services.
In recent years, the “sponsorship system” (kafala) in Lebanon and in other countries in the region has been identified as a core problem leading to the exploitation and abuse of migrant domestic workers.
