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At the end of its conference starting on 29th April, the Syrian Civil coalition invites you for an open day on the 2nd of May to talk  about its plans and visions for Syria and the role civil society can play during this stage. Representatives from more than 50 Syrian civil society organisations will be present to talk to you about their work. Program and the details are attached. Looking forward your participation.   في ختام مؤتمره الذي يبدأ في 29 نيسان ويستمر أربعة ايام يدعوكم التحالف المدني السوري (تَماس) للمشاركة في فعاليات اليوم الختامي المفتوح للمؤتمر في تاريخ 2 أيار حيث سيقوم ممثلي أكثر...

Wael Gamal is an Egyptian economic journalist, columnist, and researcher. He has more than 18 years of experience in journalism with local and international media including CNBC, BBC Arabic Service, and Thomson Reuters. He contributed to the launch of  Al Shorouk, a daily Egyptian newspaper, in 2009 as its economic editor, before becoming its managing editor in 2010. He has studied Political Sciences in Cairo University and Finance and Investment in Middlesex University in London. Ziad Abdel Samad is the Executive Director of the Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND) which brings together 30...

Institut français du Proche-OrientSyrie - Liban - Jordanie - Irak - T. PalestiniensObservatoire urbain du Proche-OrientSéminaire La fin des « anciens loyers » : vers une réforme historique ?  Bruno MarotDoctorant à l’Université McGill (Canada)Chercheur associé à l’IEP Paris Discutant : Hisham AshkarArchitecte et urbaniste, doctorant à Hafencity Universität – Hambourg (Allemagne) Séminaire en langue françaiseMercredi 23 avril 2014 à 18hIfpo – Bâtiment G – 1er étageEspace des Lettres - Rue de Damas - BeyrouthTél  01.420 291/293

This event is brought to you by the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies at AUB. The lecture is based on a project that compares Latin America and the Middle East by exploring the role of documentary and fiction films in reconstructing collective identities in the wake of armed conflicts and political transitions. Dr. Riccardo Bocco is a Professor of Political Sociology at the Anthropology and Sociology Department of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies...

Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs cordially invites you to a presentation:  "Arab States and UN Human Rights Mechanisms" by Fateh Azzam Director of Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship and Senior Public Policy Fellow at IFI Wednesday, April 16, 2014 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm  Issam Fares Institute (Green Oval), Auditorium – AUB   The presentation will offer an analysis of Arab engagement with UN human rights mechanisms from 2005-2012. It summarizes issues raised by states and NGOs, and assesses the recommendations of the human rights treaty bodies, and...

Hunger can be eliminated in our lifetimes. CCECS in collaboration with the Lebanese Food Bank invites you to an introductory session to know more about the "Not to waste food" program. Date: Wednesday April 2, 2014Time: 12:00 - 1:00pmLocation: Auditorium B, West Hall The Lebanese Food Bank is a non-profit organization established by a group of Lebanese businessmen to eliminate hunger in all Lebanon by establishing partnerships and cooperation with all those who are concerned. If you are interested to attend, send your details (name, major and contact number) to ccecs@aub.edu.lb.For more info...

The Lebanese Economic Association invites you to the closing event of its project:  “Know, React, Engage" A Public Discussion on Socio-Economic Rights in Lebanon”   Tuesday, March 25, 2014 between 5:30 and 8:00 pm Metro Al Madina- Hamra Agenda: 5:30- 5:40 Welcoming Address 5:40- 6:00 Screening of Project Videos (project trailer) 6:00- 8:00 Discussion on Socio-Economic Rights in Lebanon   Speakers: Youth Unemployment and Cost of Living: - Dr. Sami Atallah, Executive Director, Lebanese Center for Policy Studies Education and Working Women: - Ms. Sawsan Masri, Project Coordinator, International...

If you are cool, enthousiastic and devoted, if you have some free time and you want to share it. Join us on Saturday March 22nd 2014. We will Show you around the Albert Nassar Foundation, let you know more about who we are, what we do& how you can be part of our youth team!   For more information, please contact us at 04.712242-3 fondation@anassar.org facebook page: fondation albert nassar

Insan Association works with Migrant Domestic Workers to get their basic Human and Labour Rights. Migrant Domestic Workers are more vulnerable to exploitation and abuse because of racism, gender discrimination and the unjust rules that govern their working and living situation. By launching the « Voice Behind the Voice 2014 » competition, Insan Association wants to involve the Youth in our struggle to respect Human Rights in Lebanon. Friday 21st of March at 6 :30 pm, « The Voice Behind the Voice » organizes a special meeting between Migrant Domestic Workers and students. You are invited to...

The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs invites you to: Protecting Syrian Refugees: Laws, Policies and Global Responsibility-Sharing The International Human Rights Clinical Program at the Boston University School of Law is completing a two-year research project focusing on the legal issues and problems that are creating barriers to relief and protection for refugees fleeing Syria. This project focuses on the international and regional legal instruments that govern the rights of and obligations towards this refugee flow in the most-affected states: Lebanon, Jordan...

The Anis Makdisi Program in Literature cordially invites you to a lecture by Malek Sharif The State and the CityUncovering the early history of the municipality of Beirut AUB, Bldg. 37 (behind the Lee Observatory), Thursday March 13, 2014 (5:00pm) The standard literature on the Ottoman Tanzimat period largely ignores or barely touches on the provincial urban institutions. They ignore the formative years of the municipalities in the provinces and the laws by which they were constituted. Consequently they date the foundation of municipalities at a later period of time. They also tend to...

Three active campaigns organizing around sexuality in India have gained international attention. First, the long-term campaigns against honor killing in rural North India have finally reached the Indian national stage. Second, the spontaneous and to many surprising upsurge of young women's and men's protest against the Delhi gang rape of a woman on December 16, 2012 continues to galvanize protests and legal changes. Third, the immediate reaction to the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate section 377 of the Indian penal code, a British-era law that makes gay sex illegal, that was overturned...

Scroll down for Arabic ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS You are invited to a special free orientation event to introduce you to some of the best international programs to promote volunteering, as well as professional training programs available in Lebanon on different aspects of volunteer management. March 10 from 2:00-4:00 pm at AltCity on Hamra(registration 2-2;30; program 2:30 – 3:30; reception 3:30 – 4) International Programs The International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) Global Youth Service Days (GYSD) Little Free Libraries (LFL) International Volunteer Day (IVD) Certification in...

Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies, and the Center for American Studies and Research   Cordially invite you to a lecture and book launch 'Gender and Neoliberalism: The All India Democratic Women's Association and Globalization Politics' byDr. Elisabeth Armstrong Thursday, March 6th, 2014 | 1:00 - 3:30 pm Building 37 CASAR (Behind the Old Observatory) - AUB In 1991, structural adjustments began in earnest in India. The nation’s leaders reduced social spending and dismantled protections and supports for...

الجامعة الأمريكية في بيروت قسم العلوم الاجتماعية ومركز الدراسات اللبنانية يسره دعوتكم لحضور بنى الحراك المدني في سوريا قبل وخلال الانتفاضة Civil society in Syria before and during the uprising   سيكون النقاش باللغة العربية مع  حسان عباس Discussion initiated in Arabic by Hassan Abbas باحث واستاذ في المعهد الفرنسي للشرق الأدنى / Researcher and Professor in IFPO    و محمد العطار Mohamed Attar كاتب ومسرحي / Writer and Drama practitioner   [facebook event]

تتشرف صديقات دار السلام بدعوتكم لمشاركة المسنين ترويقة عائلية في مطعم واحة السلام وذلك يوم الثلاثاء الواقع فيه 17-12-2013 بمشاركة الفنان ساري الذي سيحي هذا النشاط. سعر البطاقة للشخص الواحد: 30000 ل.ل. للحجز الإتصال على : 9617725562

You are cordially invited to join the Lebanese Autism Society (LAS) in Autism Parent Support Group Discussion around the subject of autism and disruptive behaviors: types of disruptive behaviors how to intervene practical examples parents sharing their experiences With Mrs. Rita Younes Chedid & Miss Roula Rached The meeting will be held on Monday 16 of December 2013 (11:00am - 1:00pm)in Collège du Sacré-Coeur Gemmayzeh - 1st floor Telefax: 01/443366, 01/449988Email: las@autismlebanon.orgWeb: www.autismlebanon.org

The Development for People and Nature Association (DPNA), in partnership with the British Council, invites you to attend a variety activity entitled “Hyde Park Saida for Peace”, an event sponsored by the Governor of Southern Lebanon Nicolas Abu Daher and held in collaboration with the Municipality of Saida and the surrounding municipalities as well as the Civil Society organizations in Saida. “Hyde Park Saida for Peace” aims at opening channels for positive dialogue between citizens around the issue of civil peace and the role of the youth in promoting dialogue and building peace. The Hyde...

IFI lecture: "Domestic Violence in Lebanon" Moderator: Dina Kiwan Panelists:  Charbel Nahas -  Jaqueline Hajjar - Rihab - Lydia Farah    Women around the world suffer from domestic violence, including marital rape and assault, and given the highly sensitive nature of this issue, its scale is difficult to ascertain. In December 1999 the United Nations designated November 25th as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in order to raise awareness of the problem, which is why the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs is holding a panel...

ABAAD – Resource Center on Gender Equality in collaboration with Oxfam International is pleased to invite to an open session to discuss the results of the new released report: "Shifting Sands – Changing Gender Roles among Syrian refugees in Lebanon" Friday, September 20, 2013 from 16:00 – 17:00 At Crowne Plaza Hotel – Hamra – Beirut RSVP: 01-283820 | 70-283820 Direct link to the report: http://bit.ly/1bdvcmW تتشرف مؤسسة أبعاد – مركز الموارد للمساواة بين الجنسين ومنظمة أوكسفام الدولية بدعوتكم/كن للمشاركة في سياق الجلسة العامة لعرض ومناقشة نتائج التقرير حول أوضاع اللاجئين/ات السوريين/ات في...