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Jinan Nabaa

185 Years to Gender Parity in the MENA region: Lebanon Ranks 136th Globally

The Global Gender Gap Report of 2025, published by the World Economic Forum in June, shows that it will take...
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Beirut Today

ICSPR Warns of Widening Famine in Gaza

The International Commission to Support Palestinian Rights (ICSPR) issued a press release yesterday, May 6, expressing its deep concern over Israel’s continued genocidal campaign and warning...
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Beirut Today

Israel Plans on Invading and Occupying All of Gaza

In a security cabinet meeting on Sunday night, Israeli officials agreed on a plan to invade Gaza and establish a “sustained presence” there. The plan was reportedly unanimously approved in the meeting and would represent an even more dramatic escalation of Israeli international humanitarian law violations. Reports indicate that Israeli...
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Maya Hamadeh

War on Innocence: The Costs of the Israeli War on Lebanon’s Displaced Children

“Mom, will we ever have to leave our house again? Are they still bombing? Is it near our village? Are...
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Katrine Dige Houmøller and Beirut Today

Solidarity in Action: The Role of Volunteer Initiatives Amidst Government Inaction

As Lebanon enters its second month of war, the toll on its people is staggering, with over 1.2 million displaced. ...
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Jasmin Lilian Diab, Bechara Samneh and Serge Nasr

Beirut’s Invisible Displacement: The LGBTIQ+ Experience Amid Conflict

I fled home the first time when my family found out about me. I moved out on my own, but when things escalated, I had to flee again—this time with nowhere to go. Now, I’m staying with two friends who are generously hosting me temporarily, but I have nothing. I...
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Beirut Today

Municipalities of Al-Qaa and Sin El-Fil Reject Education for Unregistered Syrian Children

On Monday, the municipality of Al-Qaa town in the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate issued a statement calling on public and private schools...
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Katrine Dige Houmøller

Scavenging for Survival: The Story of Seven Refugee Boys Battling Poverty

It’s a typical midsummer day in Beirut. The blazing sun hangs high over Tariq El Jdideh, and the brothers Mohammad,...
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Beirut Today

Civil Society Organizations Issue Joint Statement to End Practices of Suppression and Torture

A coalition of 20+ civil society organizations issued a statement today urging Lebanese authorities to end practices of suppression and torture vis-à-vis Syrian refugees, and to respect international obligations. The statement, which includes organizations such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Anti-Racism Movement, and many other international and Lebanese...
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Beirut Today

Syrian Workers’ Strike Offers a Glimpe of Lebanon’s Dependence on their Work

On Wednesday, Syrian workers in the agriculture and construction sectors initiated a week-long strike in the Western and Central Bekaa...
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Beirut Today

Lebanon Prepares for Brussels Conference as Crackdowns on Syrian Refugees Intensify

With this year’s Brussels VIII Conference on the future of Syria taking place on May 27, Lebanese political parties and...
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Katrine Dige Houmøller

For Mohamed, Ramadan is the loneliest month of the year

Ramadan spreads its sacred aura throughout Lebanon – Muslims unite across the nation to observe this revered month of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection. As dusk descends, families, friends, and neighbors converge around tables laden with delectable dishes.  They eagerly anticipate the moment to break their fast together. Laughter, conversation, and...
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