Cedar Centre For Legal Studies

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Awareness

Raise awareness about human rights issues worldwide especially Lebanon by providing informative and engaging content.

Legal Assistance

The Center provides legal assistance to victims of torture and enforced disappearance, migrants and refugees.

Rehabilitation Victims of Torture

The center provides medical consultations, psychological and physical treatment to victims of torture in Lebanon.

Media & Videos

Case Study

When Listening Saves Lives: VTC36’s Turning Point with Cedar Centre

When Listening Saves Lives: VTC36’s Turning Point with Cedar Centre February 27, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:58 am VTC36 is a 37-year-old Syrian woman living in northern Lebanon. She speaks...

A New Enforced Disappearance Case in Lebanon and Cedar Centre Takes Action

A New Enforced Disappearance Case in Lebanon and Cedar Centre Takes Action January 19, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:24 am Background This case concerns UNVT-0017, a 32-year-old Syrian daily...

Despite Lebanon’s International Commitments: Continuation of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Against Lebanese Citizen UNVT-0020

Despite Lebanon’s International Commitments: Continuation of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Against Lebanese Citizen UNVT-0020 January 8, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 8:53 am Introduction...

Advocacy

Cedar Centre for Legal Studies Joins the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT)

Cedar Centre for Legal Studies Joins the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) March 2, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:56 am Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) proudly announces its official acceptance as a member of the International Rehabilitation Council for...

Spotlight on our partners: Cedar Centre for Legal Studies

Spotlight on our partners: Cedar Centre for Legal Studies February 19, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:03 am 13 Feb 2026 Under the United Against Torture Consortium, Omega was pleased to be able to provide small grants to six civil society organisations to help further their work to address...

Reflections on Lebanon’s Fourth UPR Cycle: Civil and Political Rights Between Commitments and Reality

Reflections on Lebanon’s Fourth UPR Cycle: Civil and Political Rights Between Commitments and Reality February 19, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:46 am Saadeddine Shatila Lebanon’s fourth cycle under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) took place amid a profound political, economic, and...

Publication & Activities

Activity Report 2025 – CCLS Achievements and Services

Activity Report 2025 – CCLS Achievements and Services February 20, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:51 am Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) continues its mission to promote democracy, safeguard human rights, and strengthen the rule of law in Lebanon. In 2025, CCLS advanced its work through...

From Tripoli, Cedar Centre for Legal Studies Commemorates the Victims of “Death Boats” and Continues Supporting Survivors

From Tripoli, Cedar Centre for Legal Studies Commemorates the Victims of “Death Boats” and Continues Supporting Survivors February 7, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:10 pm On 6 February 2026, Cedar Centre for Legal Studies organized an event to honor the memory of those who lost their lives...

Report on human rights violations: insights into the Lebanese military court system

Report on human rights violations: insights into the Lebanese military court system January 29, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 1:19 pm Executive Summary: In the ongoing debate among politicians and human rights activists regarding the reform of the military justice and its jurisdiction, the law...

Our Networks & Memberships

CCLS Programs:

Holistic Rehabilitation & Specialized Services:

  1. Medical Consultations: Continuous healthcare and treatment of long-term injuries resulting from torture.​
  2. Physical Therapy: Restoration of movement, strength, and physical well-being for survivors.​
  3. Psychosocial Support: Individual sessions to help victims and their families cope with trauma and enhance resilience.​

Legal Protection, Documentation & Global Advocacy:​

  1. Legal Assistance & Representation: Pro bono legal guidance for detainees and refugees to prevent arbitrary detention and unlawful deportation.​
  2. Case Documentation: Maintaining rigorous records of torture cases, enforced disappearances, and irregular migration cases.​
  3. UN & International Advocacy: Reporting directly to UN bodies and organizing high-level side events, roundtables, and joint statements to demand accountability.​
  4. Monitoring & Awareness: Active monitoring of prison conditions and leading public awareness campaigns, such as the February 6th International Day for Missing Migrants.​
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Cedar Centre for Legal Studies - Quarterly Newsletter (August – December 2025)

This quarterly newsletter highlights the Cedar Centre for Legal Studies’ (CCLS) ongoing commitment to defending human rights, promoting justice, and supporting victims of torture and vulnerable groups across Lebanon and beyond.

Between August and December 2025, the Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) continued its mission to promote justice, defend human rights, and support victims of torture and vulnerable groups in Lebanon.

The Centre advanced its four main projects on torture rehabilitation, legal protection, refugee and migrant support, and advocacy against deportation and unlawful use of force. Survivors received medical, psychological, and legal assistance, while vulnerable groups were shielded from abuse and exploitation.

Through reports and advocacy, CCLS shed light on human rights violations and reinforced its role as a defender of dignity, justice, and the rule of law.

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