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Overview of our main topics

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Creator: 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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Creator: Amira Kanaan

Gender justice

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

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Creator: 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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Creator: 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.