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Bridging academia and activism

The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship 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

The Re-Imagining Citizenship Inaugural Annual Conference: Citizenship, Nation Building, and Inclusion in a Context of Endemic Crisis

Date: May 6-7, 2023
Location: Conference Hall 113, Residence 37, American University of Beirut, and online

The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship, IDRC Research Chairs on Forced Displacement, and the Mohammad Atallah Chair for Ethics at the American University of Beirut is organizing the Annual Collaborative Program on Forced Migration: The Case of Refugees from Syria in Lebanon on May 24, 2023 at Conference Hall 113, Residence 37, AUB, and online. 

The conference addresses the critical challenges faced by displaced individuals and their implications. President Dr. Fadlo Khuri and Dr. Fouad M. Fouad will provide the welcome note and opening remarks respectively, followed by a keynote speech by Roula El-Rifai. The plenary panels will cover topics such as threats and challenges faced by Syrian refugees in host countries, intersectional vulnerabilities, and representation and social networks among refugees. The event will conclude with discussions on future research questions on the future of refugees and their safe returns.

Latest News & Articles

Asfari Institute Announces New Cohort of Senior International Fellows

The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship is delighted to announce the appointment of its second cohort of distinguished senior international fellows. These fellows have been selected based on their extensive experience, knowledge, and values that align with the institute’s mission and mandate. As senior international fellows, they are entrusted with developing initiatives, programs, and activities that align with the institute’s strategic plan and priorities.

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#Op-Eds

Latest Op-Eds

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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

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Setting an Inclusive Framework for Human Security & Social Justice within the IMF and GoL Restructuring and Reform Plan: Education an Equalizer and Enabler

The report calls for reforming the public financial management and increasing fiscal space for education, mainly for the most vulnerable groups such as women and girls and segregated communities. This ultimately lays the foundation of a new social contract that invests in public social sectors and contributes to closing the gender gap. This research project…

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#Podcasts

Latest Podcasts

Podcast with Maha Jouini

Maha Jouini is an entrepreneur, scientist, and author all at once. She pursued a degree in Artificial Intelligence from the Tianjin University of Technology and Education in China. After her journey in China, Maha moved to Mauritania to launch her start-up business in digital transformation. She recently published a book entitled “A Lover from Africa”.…

Podcast with Rania Harrara

Rania Harrara is an 18-year-old Moroccan girl who developed a passion for football. Facing many challenges, she established the Association de Football Feminin Casablancais (AFFC), a football association to empower young girls in football. She is also a member of Girl Up Morocco, which allowed her to further work on initiatives for female football athletes.…

Podcast with Rana Husseini

Rana Husseini is an award-winning Jordanian journalist with 25+ years of experience. In her work, she focuses on social issues with a special emphasis on violence against women, as well as the brutal crimes that are committed against Jordanian women in the name of family honor. In this podcast episode, we learn more about what…

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Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship

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