Inter-societal and regional Dialogue

Our fields of work

Secular state

The FES supports initiatives that advocate for a secular state. The demand for a secular system as a prerequisite for a just society implies that the collective understanding of secularism must change. Rather than being perceived as a threat to religious beliefs, secularism must be understood as the foundation of a just society free from clientelism. Without this understanding, joint political efforts by secular associations and civil society organizations advocating for human rights—especially the rights of women, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and refugees—will not lead to the broader acceptance of secularism as a basis for political transformation in the country.

Knowledge Production

As a think tank, the FES produces numerous policy papers, studies, guidelines, and other materials such as documentaries and podcasts. These aim to provide knowledge that can inform political decision-making, while also supplying the broader public with facts, insights, and new findings—introducing progressive ideas into the national debate.


Latest Events

01.09.2024 | Participation in a vibrant society | Event

Supporting the struggle for more just working and living conditions and for a better future for the workers of Lebanon.


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23.08.2024 | Participation in a vibrant society | Event

A collaboration between FES Lebanon and the Civil Society Movement in the regions of Hermel and Byblos


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13.06.2024 | Participation in a vibrant society | Event

The role of the social and solidarity economy in local development


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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Lebanon Office

Sama Beirut building - Achrafieh, Sodeco.

+961 1 423 497

info.lebanon@fes.de
website: lebanon.fes.de

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