Seeking Social Justice in Lebanon
Seeking Social Justice in Lebanon February 20, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:55 am On the occasion of the World Day of Social Justice, the Cedar Centre for Legal Studies reaffirms its unwavering commitment to achieving social justice, equality, and human rights in Lebanon. This year’s theme, “Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances,” resonates deeply with our mission to […]
Lebanon: Seeking Justice for Migrants
Lebanon: Seeking Justice for Migrants February 6, 2024 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:00 am Since 2014, February 6th has been globally recognized as the “Global Day of Commemoration”, dedicated to commemorating and remembering the lives lost, those who have gone missing, and individuals forcefully disappeared at sea and borders worldwide. On this occasion, the […]
Mystery Surrounds Fate of 85 Migrants in Cypriot Waters
Mystery Surrounds Fate of 85 Migrants in Cypriot Waters December 31, 2023 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 12:41 pm On December 11, 2023, a group of 85 people, including 50 women and children, embarked on an irregular journey from Lebanon via boat. The majority are Syrians, with others being Lebanese. As reported by the families, […]
International Migrants Day 2023: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Contributions Globally
International Migrants Day 2023: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Contributions Globally December 18, 2023 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 10:58 am Lebanon, 18 December 2023 – As the world commemorates International Migrants Day on December 18, the Cedar Centre for Legal Studies reflects on the resilience, courage and sustainable contributions of millions of individuals who have […]
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies Commemorates Human Rights Day: A Call to Uphold Dignity and Equality
Cedar Centre for Legal Studies Commemorates Human Rights Day: A Call to Uphold Dignity and Equality December 10, 2023 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:03 am Lebanon, 10 December 2023 – As the world prepares to celebrate Human Rights Day on December 10th, Cedar Centre stands committed to the principles of justice, equality, and the […]
Joint Statement by Lebanon CSOs on the situation in occupied Palestine and Lebanon
Joint Statement by Lebanon CSOs on the situation in occupied Palestine and Lebanon October 23, 2023 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:08 am We are deeply shocked at the horrendous attack carried out on the night of 17 October into the Al Ahli hospital, in the besieged Gaza Strip, which led to the death of […]
Lebanon: 5 years on, no tangible progress in enforcing anti-torture law
Lebanon: 5 years on, no tangible progress in enforcing anti-torture law June 26, 2023 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:05 am On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we, the undersigned organizations, urge the Lebanese authorities to diligently and meaningfully enforce Lebanon’s Anti-Torture Law. It is imperative for the authorities to actively […]
Call for urgent action concerning the situation in Roumieh prison and other Lebanese detention centres
Call for urgent action concerning the situation in Roumieh prison and other Lebanese detention centres May 18, 2023 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:10 am As access to food, clean water, and minimal health care is becoming increasingly difficult for the prison population across the country, this considerably impacts those who are already the most […]
Joint Open Letter to the UNHCR in Lebanon
Joint Open Letter to the UNHCR in Lebanon May 17, 2023 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:12 am While Lebanon has hosted the largest number of refugees per capita since the armed conflict began in Syria, it has simultaneously and continuously failed to create a clear legal framework and policies for refugees, leaving them in […]
Boats of death: Killing borders and lost justice
Boats of death: Killing borders and lost justice February 6, 2023 Cedar Centre for Legal Studies 11:15 am The Sixth of February was declared a Global Day of CommemorAction for the Dead, Missing, and Forcefully Disappeared at Sea and the Borders. On this occasion, the below-mentioned local and international civil society organizations call upon all […]