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In 2023, Cedar Centre for Legal Studies (CCLS) continued its vital mission of promoting human rights, legal advocacy, and social justice in Lebanon. Through its Medico-funded project, the Centre provided legal representation for over 30 cases of irregular migration and delivered legal consultations to more than 70 individuals, including shipwreck survivors and those at risk of deportation. CCLS documented and submitted 91 cases of human rights violations to UN Special Procedures.

CEDAR organized Key advocacy events included a CommemorAction Day sit-in Tripoli, and a roundtable on anti-torture efforts featured prominent legal experts and resulted in vital recommendations., and specialized training sessions for lawyers.

Additionally, CCLS strengthened partnerships, including a cooperation agreement with CLDH to establish a rehabilitation center for victims of torture in Tripoli.

The attached activity report provides comprehensive insights into the Centre’s impactful activities throughout the year.

Through these activities, CCLS reinforced its commitment to justice, legal empowerment, and human dignity.