#AsfariInstitute
Bridging academia and activism
The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship at the American University of Beirut is a regional hub for a dynamic community of academics, practitioners, and civil society actors in exploring traditional and innovative forms of associational life and in advancing realistic solutions to the obstacles to effective civil society and citizenship in the Arab region.
#UpcomingEvents
Events
Latest News & Articles
AUB unveils the Good Governance and Citizenship Observatory
The American University of Beirut (AUB) launched the Good Governance and Citizenship Observatory (GGCO) in an event that took place on December 5, 2023 at the Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship at AUB. This pivotal gathering marked the launch of an initiative dedicated to fostering responsible governance and active citizenship in Lebanon and the region.
Asfari Institute Announces Third Cohort of Senior International Fellows
The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship is delighted to announce the appointment of its third cohort of distinguished senior international fellows.
In Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship at the American University of Beirut will engage in the following activities, in line with its mission to enhance the role and understanding of civil society and inclusive citizenship. These activities seek to amplify the voices and narratives of those at the heart of the crisis in…
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#Op-Eds
Latest Op-Eds
English
Postponing Municipal Elections: Violating Citizens’ Rights
In this op-ed, Dr. Simon A. Kachar critiques the postponement of Lebanese municipal elections, citing it as a breach of constitutional rights and democratic principles. Emphasizing the significance of local governance in Lebanon’s administrative structure, he calls upon the Constitutional Council to intervene, highlighting the importance of upholding citizens’ rights and constitutional integrity.
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Arabic
لأول مرة منذ ثلاثة عقود: تعثر جهود مكافحة الفقر
على خلفية الجائحة، ولأول مرة منذ ثلاثة عقود زاد عدد الأشخاص الذين يعانون من الفقر المدقع بنهاية عام 2020 بنحو 70 مليون إنسان. وإجمالاً، كان 720 مليون شخص يعيشون في فقر مدقع في نهاية هذا العام. أي شخص يعيش على أقل من 2.15 دولار في اليوم الواحد فهو يعيش في فقر مدقع.
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#Publications
Latest Publications
English
Exploring a Global Research Agenda on Civic Engagement: Lessons From a Decade of Feminist Mobilization in the Arab Region
The report examines feminist civil society groups’ strategies in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Tunisia post the 2011 Arab uprisings. It focuses on gender equality and women’s rights advocacy, analyzing mobilization, coalition-building, and engagement with decision-makers. Case studies cover nationality laws reform, feminist campaigns against gender-based violence, and LGBTQIA+ movements, aiming to offer insights for future…
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Arabic
سنوات القمع والعزلة: أوضاع المدافعين والمدافعات عن حقوق الإنسان في مصر خلال جائحة كوفيد-19
يغطي هذا التقرير الفترة الزمنية بد ًء من 11 مارس 2020 وهو تاريخ إعلان منظمة الصحة العالمية تصنيف انتشار فيروس كورونا المستجد كـجائحة عالمية، وحتى 5 مايو 2023، وهو اليوم الذي أعلنت فيه المنظمة نفسها أن مرض كوفيد19- الذي يسببه فيروس كورونا المستجد صار مشكلة صحية قائمة ومستمرة، ولم يعدُ يمثِّل طارئة صحية عامة تسببقلًقا…
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#Initiatives
Good Governance and Citizenship Observatory
The Good Governance and Citizenship Observatory (the “Observatory”) is an initiative housed at the Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship at the American University of Beirut (AUB) and dedicated to exploring the notion of citizenship in the MENA region and its interrelation with the process of good governance.
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Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship
American University of Beirut
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