Participation of Cedar Centre for Legal Studies in the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris July 2, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 8:30 am Cedar Centre for Legal Studies is taking part in the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty, held in the French capital Paris from 30 June to...
Side event in Geneva – “The Role of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Promoting Human Rights and Combating Torture in Lebanon” June 29, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:32 am 26 June 2026 On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS), with...
Civil Society Statement on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – June 26 June 29, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 9:04 am Published June 25, 2026 On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we stand in solidarity with survivors worldwide and sound the alarm about policies and actions that threaten the...
Statement on the Launch of the Lebanon Flash Appeal March 16, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 1:40 pm As Lebanon faces a renewed escalation of violence and displacement, humanitarian needs are rapidly expanding across the country, placing significant pressure on already fragile communities, public services, and local response systems. The Lebanon Humanitarian & Development...
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 Torture Victims (IRCT), following the approval of its membership application by...
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 the unlawful use of force by police...
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 institutional crisis that has severely weakened public institutions and deepened patterns of human rights...
Input for the Project of Joint Statement on Enforced Disappearances in the Context of Transnational Repression February 18, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 9:51 am Enforced disappearance remains one of the gravest violations of human rights, combining elements of arbitrary detention, torture, and denial of justice. In Lebanon and across the region, this practice...
Statement Issued by Cedar Centre for Legal Studies on the Occasion of 6 February 2026: The International Day of Remembrance for the Dead and Missing at Borders and at Sea February 6, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:38 am On 6 February of each year, the world dedicates a day to commemorate those who...
On the Occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, briefing on the Reality of Torture in the Arab World June 26, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:06 am On the Occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 26 June 2026 Introduction The International Day in Support...
An awareness session entitled “The Mental Health in Times of War” June 22, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:52 am As part of its efforts to promote mental health and psycho social support for communities affected by crises, Cedar Center for Legal Studies, in collaboration with the Development Services Center in Kfarhazir – North...
CCLS Submission to OHCHR on Counter-Terrorism Law, Organized Crime and Human Rights June 10, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:00 am Executive Summary Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) submitted this report to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in response to the Call for Inputs on Counter-Terrorism...
Medico International Delegation Visits CEDAR Center and Shelters in Tripoli April 9, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:30 pm A delegation from Medico International visited the office of CEDAR Center for Legal Studies in Tripoli, where they reviewed the centre’s activities and services, particularly in the fields of legal support and rehabilitation services for...
CCLS “Stronger Together” Campaign: A Humanitarian Response to Lebanon’s Crisis March 30, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:46 am 26 March 2026 As a result of the Israeli aggression on Lebanon, and the accompanying severe displacement crisis from the South and Beirut, the Cedar Center for Legal Studies elevated its approach to humanitarian work...
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 a wide range of achievements and activities...
Input for the Project of Joint Statement on Enforced Disappearances in the Context of Transnational Repression February 18, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 9:51 am Enforced disappearance remains one of the gravest violations of human rights, combining elements of arbitrary detention, torture, and denial of justice. In Lebanon and across the region, this practice...
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 continues to allow civilians to be tried before military...
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) Report on Judicial Appointments in Lebanon January 20, 2026 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:13 am Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) submitted its report on judicial appointments in Lebanon to the UN Special Rapporteur on Judicial Appointments on 16 January 2026. The submission documents how political and sectarian...