Events

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

In the framework of the world campaign of OMCT entitled “No circumstances can justify torture” The Lebanese Center for Human Rights (CLDH), Centre Nassim for the rehabilitation of victims of torture, the Lebanese Association for Education and Training (ALEF – Act for Human Rights), Justice and Mercy Association (AJEM), Alkarama Foundation, Restart Center for the rehabilitation of victims of violence and torture are pleased to invite you to: A joint press conference entitled Lebanon has to criminalize torture! A call to the Lebanese Deputies The press conference is part of the world...

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...

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...

Press conference « Arbitrary detention and Torture in Lebanon: Latest Findings of CLDH and the Truth in the Case of the Alleged Spy Faysal Moqalled » On this occasion, CLDH will make public its latest report on arbitrary detention and torture entitled: « Arbitrary detention and torture: Endless suffering of inmates, a threat to Justice ». This report contains the findings of the organization regarding these practices in 2011 and 2012 and was written with the support of the Arab Human Rights Fund. The report entitled: « Torture, due process violations, and unfair trial in the case of Faysal...

استكمالاً لحملة "حياة النساء أهم من كراسيكم" التي أدّت إلى انتزاع وعود من عدد من النواب لإقرار مشروع قانون حماية النساء من العنف الأسري، وتحديداً من الرئيس نبيه بري الذي أكّد من خلال مستشاره الإعلامي الأستاذ علي حمدان أنّه سيتم إدراج مشروع القانون على جدول أعمال أوّل جلسة تشريعية يعقدها المجلس، لكن من دون أن يحصل ذلك حيث لا تزال الكراسي أهم من حياة النساء؛ ندوعكم/ن لحضور مؤتمر صحافي يوم الخميس 4 تمّوز 2013 عند الساعة الحادية عشرة صباحاً في فندق الكراون بلازا – الحمرا لإطلاق مرحلة جديدة من الحملة عبر هذا المؤتمر إذ ثبت لنا أن المجلس النيابي لم يلتزم بالوعود التي قطعها بإدراج مشروع قانون حماية...

يسر الهيئة الإدارية للمرصد اللبناني لحقوق العمال والموظفين دعوتكم للمشاركة في: المؤتمر الصحافي لإطلاق تقريرالمرصد  الأول عن رصد " الاحتجاجات وقضايا العمال في لبنان عام  2012  "   الزمان : يوم الجمعة في 5/4/2013  - الساعة الثانية عشر ظهرا المكان : مقر المرصد ، منطقة العدلية، خلف وزارة الصناعة،شارع الياس مدور، بناية شاغوري الطابق الثالث – بالقرب من مقر نقابة المعلمين في القطاع الخاص ومقر التجمع النسائي ‏للتواصل والاستفسار : 425783-01  //   868325-03  

Civil Society importance is increasing day by day especially in the developing world where it is becoming the third sector after the public and private sector.Moreover, non-governmental organizations are being indispensable partners to international agencies, regional decision makers as well as local actors by bringing innovative ideas and solutions to various social problems.To a larger extent, the 'World Bank' has considered the participation of these 'agents of change' as a major tool to impact the overall social development process.Acknowledging this important role, the LAU-LDN 'NGO...

There is currently a lot going on at the Anti-Racism Movement (ARM)! We're working on dozens of activities, campaigns, and projects, and we would love for more people to get involved! If you're interested in joining any of our efforts, or if you have your own ideas you would like to work on with ARM, please pass by for a chat! Give us a call beforehand to let us know you're coming! (01565442) Please circulate to anyone you might think is interested! Here are some of the things we are currently working (or want to work) on at ARM:- Awareness Raising- Advocacy- Promoting the cultural presence of...

تحاول جاهداً في حياتك أن تكون قوياً من أجل مجتمعك وعائلتك ومن أجل نفسك. تعمل جاهداً وتضحي من أجل من تحب. نجحت أحياناً وأخفقت احياناً أخرى. وفي الأحيان التي كنت تتحلى فيها بالقوة والعزيمة في إتخاذ القرارات، ربما دفعتك الأعباء المجتمعية إلى القيام بأمور لم تشعر بالإرتياح في القيام بها. وحين شعرت أن الأمور قد فاقت قدرتك على التحمل، قد تكون إنفجرت غضباً في وجه من تحب فاقداً بذلك السيطرة على نفسك، أو تفوّهت بأمور قد سببت لهم بالإيذاء، أو هددتهم/هن أو ضربتهم/هن بسبباً بذلك الأذى لنفس الأشخاص الذين أردت حمايتهم. للتعرف على المزيد عنا، وللتعرف على عملنا أو لتحديد موعد، يمكنكم الإتصال بمركز الرجال (7...

The Global Youth Service Days Coordinating Committee and The Learning to CARE Institute Together invite Universities, Schools, School Networks, and Youth Organizations as well as NGOs and Service Institutions to send representatives to The Launching of Global Youth Service Days Lebanon 2012 At UNESCO Palace in Beirut On Saturday, March 10   Schedule March 10: 3:00 pm           Registration 3:30 pm           Launching event and distribution of participation packets 4:00 pm           Training Session on GYSD and How to Plan and Implement a Project We encourage you to have at least one member...

Public forum debate about Opening Horsh Beirut to the publicWe would like to invite you to a public discussion about the challenges that stand against the opening of Horsh Beirut Horsh Beirut, the largest green park in Beirut, is a public property and a right for all. Yet, it has been closed for public for more than twenty years and only few people are granted the right to access it. After designing and re-habilitating Horsh Beirut ten years ago, the municipality still did not open it for public and never provided legitimate reason for this decision.  We demand a clear decision to open Horsh...

The committee of the families of the kidnapped and dissapeared along with the organization for the support of Lebanese in detention and in exile (SOLIDE), are holding a press conference on Friday, the 20th of January 2012 in the Press Syndicate Office in Ain El-Tineh, the objective of the press conference is to update the public on the recent developments concerning the dissapeared and kidnapped, and those detained and in exile, and also to declare a series of actions in support of this cause.   For more information please call: Bassem El-Hajj (03-724214)

This Q&A Session constitutes a unique opportunity for activists, NGO members and corporate leaders involved in the social work to get acquainted with the Program. It will address the very details pertaining to the courses provided, the diploma requirements, the registration procedure, and so on. Click here to register

Under the patronage of Mr. Simon Abi Ramya, President of the committee of youth and sports. Skoun center and its partners are glad to invite you to a press conference to launch  a document on proposed amendments to the existing drug laws in Lebanon.   Saturday 3rd of December 2011, from 11:00 until 14:00 Riviera Hotel, Ain El Mraisseh, Beirut Spoken Language: Arabic

On the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of its inception, the Lebanese Physical Handicapped Union (LPHU) is honored to invite you to attend its central ceremony, in which LPHU, after three decades of dedicated work, will be releasing its position and assessment of the situation and reality of disability in Lebanon. The agenda of the ceremony: - Press conference - Speeches by the representatives of the Union branches and offices - Cocktail party - Concert   30 years of struggle, we paved the road and we are continuing the march