Category: Op-Eds
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Navigating Anti-Rights Backlash: Strengthening Feminist and LGBTQI2+ Movements in MENA
Roula El-Rifai’s article discusses the urgent need for strategic research and knowledge generation to support feminist and LGBTQI2+ movements amidst growing anti-rights backlash in MENA. She emphasizes the importance of solidarity, ethical research, and strategic alliances to address gender inequalities and promote inclusive governance in a polarized region.
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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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When Citizenship is Denied: The Case of Gendered Citizenship in Lebanon
This op-ed discusses Lebanon’s gendered citizenship laws, which discriminate against women and their children by granting citizenship solely through paternal lineage. It highlights the resulting inequalities in access to education, healthcare, employment, and political participation, especially for marginalized communities. Despite regional reforms, Lebanon maintains this discriminatory system, undermining principles of democracy and human rights.
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