Since 1972, Israeli settlers have routinely dragged Palestinians out of their Sheikh Jarrah homes and forcibly removed their possessions.
Community Voices
Known for his courage, Samir Kassir was one of the few local journalists unafraid to voice his strong opinions.
And why it’s important to actively involve neglected communities in relief initiatives when inequality, division and othering are prominent.
A sustainable blood storing system can save lives in Lebanon, especially in the aftermath of crises such as the Beirut blast.
Almost a hundred years ago, the quarantine process for travelers arriving to Lebanon was more elaborate and centralized.
Nearly two years ago, two Arab women with a shared interest in sexual and reproductive health were brought together in a meeting with a mutual friend. Several discussions later, Mauj was born in September 2020. Beirut Today sat down with the founders of the sexual and reproductive wellness platform to...
Lebanese left-wing activist Georges Abdallah turns 70 today, spending yet another year in prison since his incarceration in 1987.
Today was different. Today, the sexual harassment was beyond intolerable because it came from men in the Lebanese military.
“We led a revolution to stay. Yet here we are, kicked out of our beloved Syria.”
Women and allies in Lebanon marched against outdated laws, harassment, inequality, transphobia, the Kafala (sponsorship) system, and more on March 8, 2021 for International Women's Day.
Women, who constitute more than half of our society, remain tied down by authorities using outdated and discriminatory laws.
When working women who are not affiliated with the ruling elite live under the economic conditions of today, they pay the price twice. The jobs that they fought for, the ceilings they broke, and the stairs they climbed are lost as more than one third of Lebanon’s workforce is unemployed...