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The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Lebanon

Since 1925, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) has been committed to the values of Social Democracy, promoting freedom, justice, and solidarity around the world. The FES Lebanon office, established in 1966, is one of the foundation’s oldest in the region. Remarkably, it continued operating throughout the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990), supporting projects that fostered a culture of social democracy, strengthened labor rights, and contributed to the development of inclusive labor market policies.

About FES Lebanon

Latest Activities

  • Event
Wednesday, 18.03.2026

War in Lebanon: What is at stake

The Friedrich Ebert Foundation Lebanon office and zenith magazine recently hosted a discussion on the impact of the Iran war on Lebanon.

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  • Event
  • Social and Economic Justice
Sunday, 02.11.2025

FES and Mouasher Join Forces to Promote Awareness on Social Protection Laws Nationwide

In 2025, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), in partnership with Mouasher, launched a comprehensive initiative to implement a series of workshops on social protection laws across all regions of Lebanon.

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The role of lawyers in implementing Article 47 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
  • Event
Thursday, 18.09.2025

The role of lawyers in implementing Article 47 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

At the Beirut Bar Association, we gathered for an insightful and powerful discussion on the crucial role of lawyers in ensuring the effective implementation of Article 47 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. This article, which...

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Social Protection in Lebanon
  • Event
Tuesday, 16.09.2025

Social Protection in Lebanon: A Right for Every Citizen

Labor law, social security, and the new pension system

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Topics

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Amira Kanaan

Social and economic justice

Decades of political clientelism have infiltrated Lebanon’s welfare system, turning the social benefit into a political tool of control and manipulation.

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Amira Kanaan

Gender justice

"Societies in the MONA region exhibit a high degree of social inequality and gender injustice.

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Amira Kanaan

Democracy and Rule of law

In the Lebanese context, transitional justice goes beyond dealing with war memory, reconciliation, and ensuring justice for the victims.

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Amira Kanaan

Inter-societal and regional Dialogue

As a think tank, the FES produces numerous policy papers, studies, guidelines, and other materials such as documentaries and podcasts.

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Recent Publications

Beyond UNIFIL: rethinking international engagement in Lebanon

Beyond UNIFIL: rethinking international engagement in Lebanon

Boutellis, Arthur | [Beirut] : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, September 2026

lessons from 2006-2026 and policy options for the future

Security without legitimacy

Security without legitimacy

Daher, Joseph ; Zoughaib, Sami ; Atallah, Sami | [Beirut] : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, September 2025

the limits of sovereignty from above

Beyond security fixes

Beyond security fixes

Atallah, Sami ; Zoughaib, Sami | [Beirut] : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, September 2025

towards a sovereignty-based reform pact in lebanon

[Law proposal aiming to treat the family of a Lebanese woman married to a foreigner as equal to Lebanese citizens in enjoying civil, economic, cultural, and social rights]

[Law proposal aiming to treat the family of a Lebanese woman married to a foreigner as equal to Lebanese citizens in enjoying civil, economic, cultural, and social rights]

Chebbo, Karima | [Beirut] : CRTDA, Collective for Research and Training on Development-Action ; [Beirut] : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, [2025]

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