The Non-Governmental Organizations Initiative at the American University of Beirut is organizing an Open House on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the American University of Beirut (AUB), West Hall.
The full-day event will bring together organizations from the civil society sector, including local and international NGOs, NGOi member organizations from the region, partners, civil society experts, donors, Embassy representatives, and academia. The Open House aims to strengthen cross-sector collaboration, foster dialogue, promote learning, and spotlight the collective...
Innov8 For Public Governance is conceived as a flagship national forum to catalyze the next wave of public-sector transformation in Lebanon and will present the launch of NCEILEBANON launch of its backup services for the public sector in general and OMSAR in particular. The conference will convene senior policymakers, ministry leaders, municipal officials, civil servants, civil-society organizations, academia, private-sector innovators, international partners, and youth entrepreneurs.
You are cordially invited to a special gathering with the presence of Evelyne Accad who is in Beirut, whose work continues to inspire and empower. Following this, we will have an insightful talk on mental health for women led by the Mental Health Counselor and Life Coach Lina Al Khoury.
SMEX will host the sixth iteration of the annual regional digital rights event, Bread&Net, which will be held online on May 13, 14, and 15.
Bread&Net is an event that brings together tech experts, activists, policymakers, academics, and media practitioners from the region to discuss and address pressing issues at the intersection of technology, society, and human rights. This gathering aims to strengthen an already blooming digital rights movement in West Asia and North Africa, fostering the exchange of knowledge, research, and digital resources to sustain civil society in its fight for safe...
Global Entrepreneurship Week (#GEW) is a movement to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world – especially those who face structural barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching a startup. Each November 10 million people take part in tens of thousands of activities, competitions and events that inspire them to act and provide them with the knowledge, experience and connections they need to succeed.
The Arab Reform Initiative, The Alternative Policy Solutions at the American University
in Cairo, and the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis are pleased to announce an
upcoming conference titled "Civil Society Organizations and just Transition in the
MENA: Challenges and Opportunities", scheduled to take place on May 29 and 30,
2023, at the Gefinor Rotana Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon.
The conference will explore the concept of Just Transition, a principle that underscores
the necessity of integrating intersectional socio-economic aspects into sustainable
development and green transition plans...
A Future Digital Space in Tyre? Invitation to Apply to Participate in an Interactive Workshop.
If you live in the city of Tyre or its urban surrounding, if you are a digital “crack” involved in digital work and startups or in digital entrepreneurship and social networking, this workshop is for you!
In this 2-hour online-session we will discuss the signs of conflict escalation and what makes it difficult to act. We will also share tips on how to de-escalate in different situations. And we will look at how to take care of ourselves and others during (or after) such incidents. This can also mean letting go of self-judgements about how we ‘should have reacted’.
The training course aims to share knowledge and promote evidence-informed and best practice interventions that are required for advancement of Universal Health Coverage, inclusion and social cohesion, as well as preparing for and responding to emergencies in the context of refugees and migrants in EMR.
Zoom meeting between members and lawyer Mr. Jamil Fares discussing small business startup basics , law, and means of establishments . The risks and challenges and how to protect businesses
"Arts as a first step to sustainable equality"
A 30 min webinar on how arts transformed the lives of 2500 women and girls in the Middle East
Thursday May 27th 9:30 AM CET
https://www.facebook.com/events/1768763923305783/
Access Center for Human Rights (ACHR) is publishing a report titled "Refugees Without Protection," This annual report sheds light on the various human rights violations against Syrian refugees observed and/or documented by Access Center for Human Rights during the year 2020 and presenting an overview of Lebanon's obligations under national law and international treaties.
Managing The Negotiation Process emphasizes an understanding of both analytical tools and interpersonal techniques for dealing effectively with different bargaining styles and tactics.
Effective Selling Techniques teaches the right skills to connect with a potential customer and establish their needs – and how you can help to meet these needs.
