Experts

I'm a researcher and I hold a PhD (2014) in international relations from the University of Leeds and two master’s degrees in political economy (2008) and international studies (2009) from the University of Sydney. I published widely about Lebanese and regional politics. My publications involve the publication of a book titled 'Democracy in Lebanon: Political Parties and the Struggle for Power since Syrian withdrawal' (I.B. Tauris, 2016, paperback edition 2019). It is based on more than 22 interviews conducted by the author.
I have also several academic and non-academic publications. I...

Assaad Sammour works as the head of media unit and research department with LOWER. He is dedicated in all his words to promote labor rights and access to legal and social justice for all workers in Lebanon.

In 2014, he established the legal support unit at LOWER, and provided hundreds of free and safe accesses to legal advice and assistance for workers and employees those facing violations at the workplace. In 2019, he was among few of independent media activists who co-founded the alternative journalists’ union (Nakaba Badila). Currently, he is the acting secretary of the board.

He holds a...

I am a humanitarian and human rights specialist with 19 years of field experience across Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, and Zambia. Holding an MSc in Law with a focus on child protection and international humanitarian legal frameworks, I have built my career at UNHCR, UNOPS, IRC, and NRC, working across refugee, displacement, and mixed-movement contexts in both camp and urban settings.
My core expertise spans community-based protection, child protection, GBV, housing/land/property, legal documentation, and civil registration, with sustained engagement across the humanitarian-development nexus. I have...

I am a gender and social inclusion expert with more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of policy, research, and community development in Palestine. My work focuses on women’s political and economic empowerment, inclusive governance, and capacity building for civil society and local institutions.

I design and lead programs that strengthen women’s participation in decision-making, promote gender-responsive policies, and foster inclusive and accountable governance. Drawing on my background in feminist research, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, I collaborate with...

I am a professional translator with over 20 years of experience in media and human rights translation. With a background in journalism, I specialize in translating reports, policy papers, advocacy materials, media content, and legal texts related to economic, social, and cultural rights and other human rights issues. I am committed to delivering accurate, clear, and reliable translations, including under tight deadlines.

I am a professional translator with 17 years of experience in various fields of translation, particularly in the NGO field, technology, finance, and social sciences (BA in Translation). My academic background in sociolinguistics (MA in Linguistics) shaped my life and professional journey and transformed my views on translation, and deeply affected my approach to languages in general, their use, learning, teaching, and social impact.