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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...
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Karem Monzer

How Friends of Nature is building a Sustainable Fishing Community

Friends of Nature are dismantling stereotypes, and slowly building together a sustainable fishing community. Through encouraging women to take to fishing, and through promoting the spread and popularization of sustainable fishing techniques, Friends of Nature is slowly changing the norm....
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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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Karem Monzer

Nation Station breeds Community

From the heart of Beirut comes an initiative made by the people, for the people. In this interview with Nation...
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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, Abdallah, and Ibrahim from Sabra are out as usual, scouring through garbage bins under the relentless sun. Joining them are Fadi, Jumah, and Mohammad. They all share a common plight....
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Katrine Dige Houmøller

When I Was A Sex Worker: “I Always Believed That Sex Workers Were Happy And Could Do Exactly What They Wanted”

Abir sat in a chair at the chalet, waiting for the hairstylist to work her magic. This daily routine was...
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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...
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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 regions, as well as the towns of Arsal and Bar Elias. The strike comes amidst the rise in the number of security raids by the Lebanese Armed Forces and Internal...
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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

Navigating uncertain waters: Tyre’s fishing industry at a crossroads

The tranquility enveloping Mina Port in Tyre this morning is palpable. The fishing boats lie still on the water’s surface,...
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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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