Inter-societal and regional Dialogue

The illustration depicts communication and empathy between two people who are engaged in conversation, exchanging views and sharing their perspectives and words. The speech bubbles in their hands show the exchange of thoughts and feelings. — Creator: Amira Kanaan

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

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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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Social and Economic Justice

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

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 guarantees...