Call for NGOs Working in Lebanon – Join the Working Assembly for Rights and Dialogue

WARD – The Working Assembly for Rights and Dialogue is a national alliance of civil society ganizations and activists. It provides a participatory platform to advance human rights, environmental protection, humanitarian relief, and the broader civil society agenda in Lebanon.

WARD Objectives:

• National Dialogue & Coordination: Convene actors and connect initiatives to promote collaboration and shared impact.
• Evidence-Based Advocacy: Strengthen legal protection, fair funding, community participation, and transparency.
• Awareness & Capacity Building: Support NGOs and local actors through public campaigns, training sessions, and technical assistance.
• Focus Areas: Human rights, environment, and humanitarian relief.

WARD Mission: Empowering local actors and civil society organizations to coordinate community-driven efforts in human rights, environmental protection, and relief, through a participatory platform for dialogue, collaboration, advocacy, and capacity building.

WARD Vision: A united civil society for human rights, a healthy environment, and effective relief.

Who Can Participate

Participation is strictly limited to Executive Directors, Directors, or Founders of NGOs that meet the following criteria:

1. The organization is officially registered for at least two years in Lebanon.

2. Active in one or more fields of work, including but not limited to:

• Peacebuilding and conflict transformation
• Human rights and social justice
• Women’s empowerment
• Youth engagement and education
• Arts, culture, and creative expression
• Environmental sustainability and climate justice
• Humanitarian relief and community development
• Health, psychosocial support, and well-being

3.Commitment to attend the launching ceremony and to actively participate in subsequent activities and assemblies.

Launch Event

Date: 18 October 2025, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Masabki Hotel - Chtoura 

This event will mark the official launch of WARD in Lebanon, bringing together leading NGOs to set the foundation for collective action and future collaboration.

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