Beirut
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation Beirut Office is focused on Lebanon and its people. Regional and local turmoil makes the work of the foundation in this country challenging, forcing our office in Beirut to constantly adapt to new social and political changes. In Lebanon, our main objective is to support Lebanese start-ups, civil society organisations and liberal political parties while raising awareness about political education, female empowerment and durable development.
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Municipal elections: an overview of issues and reforms
Across the MENA region, municipal elections are often overshadowed by national politics—yet they represent the closest link between citizens and governance.
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Drawing the Line
During its 10th edition, the Model Youth Parliament brings together students from across Lebanon to debate innovative draft laws on public reform, judicial independence, and electoral modernization.
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Reforming the Public Sector
During its 10th edition, the Model Youth Parliament brings together students from across Lebanon to debate innovative draft laws on public reform, judicial independence, and electoral modernization.
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Reforming the Military Tribunal
During its 10th edition, the Model Youth Parliament brings together students from across Lebanon to debate innovative draft laws on public reform, judicial independence, and electoral modernization.
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Bringing the Vote Closer
During its 10th edition, the Model Youth Parliament brings together students from across Lebanon to debate innovative draft laws on public reform, judicial independence, and electoral modernization.
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Hkeeli at Beit Beirut: A Space for Memory and Dialogue
On April 13, 2025, Hkeeli turned Beit Beirut into a living space for memory, dialogue, and healing, inviting Lebanese society to confront its past and shape its future together.
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Thousands of Journeys, One Vision
4,000 participants, 300 organizers, and over 200 schools – that is the 2025 Lebanese American University’s Simulation Models (LAUSM),
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#MythVsFactFriday Every Friday, we’ll be debunking one of the many myths we come across in our work. Myth: Lebanon is too fragmented for liberal democracy to work. Fact: What Lebanon lacks is not unity, it’s fair rules and functioning institutions. Liberal democracy is precisely about creating a system where people coexist under equal rights, not sectarian power deals. Follow us for more facts that encourage conversation.
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Celebrating 5 years of proud partnership with LAU & 20 years of the largest simulation program in Lebanon! 🇱🇧 Over 70,000 youth empowered to lead with change, peace & innovation. Here’s to a future led by young voices! 🚀✨ #FNFLebanon #LAUSM #YouthLeadership #SimulationForChange
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At MYP, Identity Change isn’t just a game — it’s the first step in becoming a parliamentarian. From day one, participants are asked to adopt a political affiliation and operate under its umbrella throughout the simulation. They debate, negotiate, and legislate from a new perspective — one that may challenge their own beliefs. Why? Because real dialogue requires empathy. And political maturity begins when we understand the logic and limits of others, not just ourselves. 🙌 Huge thanks to the political group representatives who join us each year. Your openness, presence, and engagement help ground this experience in reality and contribute to the success of every edition.
