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> Human Rights & Democracy The principles of liberty, respect for human rights, democratic values and fundamental freedoms are inherent to the European Union and constitute crucial elements in its relations with its partners. The EU places the promotion of human rights at the centre of its external policy and is working to ensure that these rights are universally respected. Under the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) the EU supports the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms through continuous political dialogue and financial assistance. The EU holds such political dialogues with the Government of Lebanon and with various civil society organisations. Furthermore, It financially supports the Government of Lebanon s efforts to reinforce human rights and strengthen the democratic process. Programmes: EU Support to Parliamentary Development in Lebanon Budget 1 691 750 Financing instrument ENPI Date of project 2014-2016 Implementing partner IMG- International Management Group Lebanese Parliament The overall objective of the programme is to improve the institutional role of Parliament and enhance its efficiency in carrying out the legislative and oversight functions. Technical assistance is provided to support parliamentarians, committees and staff by increasing the efficiency of the Parliament as an operational public institution in a democratic governance system. The programme focuses on improving the oversight functions of the Parliament, the quality of legislation and the legislative process, as well as on enhancing its research and policy analysis capacity.

Afkar III - Support to Civil Society Organisations in Lebanon Budget 2 700 000 Financing instrument ENPI Date of project 2014-2016 Implementing partner Several NGOs Civil society The AFKAR III Programme aims at reinforcing the capacity of Lebanese civil society organisations as actors for socio-economic development and reform in Lebanon. It contributes to enhance their active commitment to the concept, values and practices of good governance and to promote their inclusive participation in development processes. 12 initiatives were selected for EU funding following a call for proposals. Country Actions of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights Budget 4 100 000 Financing instrument EIDHR Date of project 2013-2016 Implementing partner Several Lebanese citizens There are currently twelve ongoing projects under EIDHR totalling over 4.1 million. Implemented by civil society organisations and targeting many of the pending challenges in Lebanon, these projects aim to ensure better protection and promote human rights for all. EIDHR s main areas of interest cover: abolishing the death penalty; protecting migrant workers; addressing the issue of the disappeared, promoting the rights of the disabled; raising awareness about LGTB issues and providing support to victims of torture. All of these initiatives encompass activities centred on legal and social support, lobby and advocacy, media awareness and educational activities.

> Human Rights & Democracy Gender Equity and Empowerment of Women in Lebanon Budget 1 500 000 Financing instrument ENPI Date of project 2014-2016 Implementing partner EURECNA National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW) The general objective of the programme is to contribute to strengthening the tools and institutional capacities of the National Commission for Lebanese women (NCLW) to be able to act more effectively toward realizing women s advancement and gender equality in Lebanon. The programme includes financing initiatives led by civil society organisations on gender equality/mainstreaming in the country based on the ten-year National Women Strategy 2010-2020. Promotion of Social Dialogue in Lebanon Budget 2 000 000 Financing instrument ENPI Date of project 2015-2017 Implementing partner -- Ministry of Labour, National Employment Office (NEO), Economic and Social Council, Employer Organisations, Trade Unions and Non-governmental Organisations. The general objective of the programme to enhance the capacity of the Government of Lebanon and the Lebanese Social Partners and Civil Society to be promoters of social dialogue in order to strengthen social protection and improve and enforce labour legislation..

Support to Youth Development in Lebanon Budget 1 500 000 Financing instrument ENPI Date of project 2015-2017 Implementing partner -- Ministry of Youth &Sports, the Youth Forum, Parliamentarian committee for Youth and Sports and Youth Non-Governmental organisations The general objective of the programme is to contribute to the institutional reform process for a better involvement of Government and Civil Society organisations in the public policy making process for youth development in Lebanon. The programme includes financing initiatives led by civil society organisations on gender equality/mainstreaming in the country based on the ten-year National Women Strategy 2010-2020. Labour Force and Households Living Conditions Survey Budget 3 500 000 Financing instrument ENPI Date of project 2014-2017 Implementing partner International Labour Organisation (ILO) Central Administration for Statistics (CAS) The objective of the projet is to carry out surveys covering critical issues related to the consequences of the Syrian Crisis including the labour force situation and living conditions of the residents of Lebanon including Syrian refugees.

> Human Rights & Democracy Joint Action for an Effective Prosecution of Torture and Enhanced Commitment to Prevention of Inherent Crimes, in Lebanon and Jordan Budget 1 100 000 Duration of project: 2009-2014 Implementing partner Restart Centre : Torture survivors in Lebanon and their families, and security forces The project seeks to enhance the legal prosecution of torture and ill-treatment on persons deprived of liberty in Lebanon and Jordan. In this respect, the project focuses on reinforcing the capacities of the authorities in applying international mechanisms and standards related to torture cases, as well as support the rehabilitation of tortured and/or ill-treated victims. Towards Realizing the Right to Fair Trial Budget 250 000 Financing instrument EIDHR Date of project 2014-2016 Implementing partner ALEF Civil society, stakeholders, citizen The objective of this programme is to address the «Right to a Fair Trial» in Lebanon as a crucial and cross cutting civil and political right that is constantly under threat of being violated. The action aims at contributing to an increase in fair trials in Lebanon by collaborating with relevant stakeholders and by building on the important past initiatives of Lebanese civil society

The Lebanese Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (LALAC) Budget 218 000 Financing instrument EIDHR Date of project 2014-2015 Implementing partner Lebanese transparency Association LTA Civil society, stakeholders, citizen The project seeks to contribute to the promotion of human rights, political participation and democratic reform by involving citizens in fight against corruption. To this effect, the project supports LTA s Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre (ALAC) in Beirut which opened in 2009, and will work to establish a new center in the Bekaa and the South of Lebanon. The Independence of the Judiciary in Lebanon: A Social Priority Budget 250 000 Financing instrument EIDHR Date of project 2014-2015 Implementing partner Legal Agenda Civil society, stakeholders, citizen The project seeks to establish a positive environment in order to allow changes in perceptions and practices related to the independence and transparency of the judiciary in Lebanon. Amongst other activities, a multidisciplinary diagnosis of the problems facing the Lebanese judiciary will be conducted, as well as public awareness campaigns to sensitize about the importance of an independent and impartial judiciary. Moreover, advocacy work will focus on the implementation of laws relating to the judiciary. Sentences and judicial files related to vulnerable groups will be analyzed.

> Human Rights & Democracy Martial Justice for All? Re-evaluating the Mandate and Practices of the Military Court in Lebanon Budget 120 000 Financing instrument EIDHR Date of project 2014-2016 Implementing partner UMAM Civil society, stakeholders, citizen The project aims to create a platform from which diverse civil society activists and legal experts can address the status of the right to fair trial, the rule of law and democracy within Lebanon s Military Court. To achieve this, the project conducts inter alia an independent assessment of practices within and challenges experienced by the military courts and Lebanon s jurisdiction of exception. Other activities include the promotion of inclusive and participatory dialogue between legal experts and civil society activists, as well as outreach campaigns to increase understanding and awareness of human rights issues with Lebanon s military courts. The Untold Story of Forgotten Behind Bars Budget 250 000 Financing instrument EIDHR Date of project 2014-2015 Implementing partner Catharsis Prisoners This project seeks to promote respect for human rights. In particular, the project helps in the rehabilitation of the mentally ill inmates and life sentences in Roumieh prison. In addition, research and advocacy work is conducted to propose amendments and changes to the existing Lebanese penal code articles and policies related to: i) mental illness and crime, ii) life-long incarceration periods applied currently in Lebanon.

Clarifying the Fate of the Missing and Disappeared Persons in Lebanon Budget 228 000 Financing instrument EIDHR Date of project 2014-2015 Implementing partner Act for the disappeared Civil society, families of disappeared persons The objective of this project is to empower the families of the missing and forcibly disappeared and to help them to be an integral part of the solution-seeking process. Within this logic, the project aims to increase the families participation in the solution-seeking process as well as increase the Lebanese society knowledge of the solutions and reinforce the support to the families right to know the fate of their loved ones. Furthermore, work is being conducted to strengthen efforts of civil society in advocating for the implementation of sustainable solutions. Finally, the project endeavors to increase available information that will contribute to the clarification of cases of disappeared persons. Measuring Attitudes Towards People with Alternative Sexualities in Lebanon Budget 112 000 Financing instrument EIDHR Date of project 2014-2015 Implementing partner Arab Foundation Civil society, citizen, LGTB To gather sufficient qualitative and quantitative data aimed at informing future activism and initiatives; To analyse survey results, provide key recommendations for advocates, and share both publicly; To collaborate with institutions and organizations working towards equality for sexual minorities in Lebanon and the region through a workshop / conference that allows the replication for these kinds of surveys and research methods to become more common place as a first step for effective advocacy

> Human Rights & Democracy Joint Action for an Effective Prosecution of Torture and Enhanced Commitment to Prevention of Inherent Crimes in Lebanon and Jordan Budget 1 111 000 Financing instrument EIDHR Date of project 2014-2016 Implementing partner Restart Civil society, stakeholders, citizen To prevent torture practices in Lebanon and Jordan, through the promotion of a positive social change, an increased public accountability as well as access to justice. Spain Reform of the Penitentiary System Budget 100 000 Financing instrument The Embassy of Spain in Lebanon Date of project 2013/2014 Implementing partner AJEM Judicial system The overall objective of the programme is to improve the penitentiary system by strengthening legal help and promoting Human Rights in Lebanon. The main achievement was having improved the conditions of detention in the Lebanese prisons and the training that was done for specialised lawyers. Alianza por la Solidaridad Alliance for Solidarity Budget 624 000 Financing instrument The Embassy of Spain in Lebanon Date of project Until 31/12/2014 Implementing partner Solidaridad Internacional -- The overall objective of the programme is to improve the awareness among the disadvantaged, specially in terms of sexual rights.

France [AFD] Educate on Human Rights & Abolition of Death Penalty Budget 222 859 Financing instrument Grant Date of project 2014 2016 Implementing partner ECPM Together Against the Death Penalty, and the Lebanese Coalition Against the Death Penalty Lebanese Civil Society & Public Institutions The overall objective of this multi-country project (France, Morocco, and Lebanon) is to foster the emergence of a civic awareness on human rights and the abolition of the death penalty in the Lebanese society. The project aims to strengthen cooperation between civil society, public institutions, actors in the field of formal education and the media to enrich the educational activities related to the fight against the death penalty. [AFD] World Day for The Abolition of The Death Penalty Budget -- Financing instrument French Institute in Lebanon Date of project 2014-2015 Implementing partner Department of the Cooperation and Cultural Action of the Embassy of France in Lebanon; Institute of Human Rights of the Beirut Bar Association; Lebanese Coalition for the Abolition of the Death Penalty Lebanese Francophone Youth As part of its campaign for the universal abolition of the death penalty, several initiatives have been undertaken by France including an international slogan contest, launched on October 10 and organised with the support of the Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research, of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) and the French Institute. This contest under the title of Beat the Death Penalty, designed especially for the French institutions

> Human Rights & Democracy abroad, aims to involve young French speakers from around the world in the debate on the abolition of the death penalty through the creation and diffusion of slogans on social media networks. In the specific case of Lebanon, the French Institute decided, in partnership with the Beirut Bar Association, the Institute of Human Rights of the Bar of Beirut Association, and the Lebanese Coalition for the Abolition of the Death Penalty, to extend this contest at the national level to francophone youth between the age of 12 and 18 enrolled in institutions of the AEFE network. Generated slogans will be published on Twitter and posted on social media networks. The authors of the ten best slogans will be selected to participate in an awareness programme for the abolition of the death penalty in 2015. The programme includes meetings with lawyers, judges, NGOs; the screening of films and documentaries; advocacy simulation from a specific case; and an opportunity to attend a trial. The Netherlands Media and Technology for Social Change: Facilitating Innovation at the Intersection of Media, Technology and Social Media Change Budget 115 656 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project November 2013 June 2015 Implementing partner AltCity Community in Lebanon and the wider Middle East The objective of this project is creating and improving awareness of the role of media and technology for social change. The project support start-ups by providing trainings/bootcamps. Events and other activities (e.g. gaming) are organised within the sector. CLDH Action Plan Budget 45 600 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project January 2014 February 2015 Implementing partner Lebanese Centre for Human Rights (CLDH) Arbitrary detention and torture victims in Lebanon The objective of this project is to monitor and prevent arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearance and modern slavery; to raise awareness about these human rights issues in the Lebanese context. The project also aims at rehabilitating and at legally supporting victims (in prisons, and upon release) and at advocating for a structural (policy-based) illegalization of these practices.

Human Rights Ambassadors Budget 49 483 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project August 2014 January 2015 Implementing partner Development for People and Nature Association (DPNA) Community at grassroots level /North and Beqaa regions The objective of this project is to increase the application of human rights declarations on the grassroots level leading to a «Human Rights culture» and to encourage the participation of citizens in the decision making process. Jabal and Tebbeni What Brings Us Together Budget 55 732 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project August 2014 February 2015 Implementing partner Development for People and Nature Association (DPNA) Community in Jabal Mohsen and Bab El Tebbeni /Tripoli The objective of this project is to decrease the tension between Jabal Mohsen and Tebbeni communities in the city of Tripoli through continuous networking between CSO s. The project will also creating a platform and organise various events for both CSO s and local communities to exchange ideas and to improve cooperation. Movie on Child Marriage Budget 76 000 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project August 2014 July 2015 Implementing partner Filmmaker Khalil Zaarour Women, specifically those who get married at a very young age The project sheds light on Child marriage in Lebanon and its impact on society especially on women s lives. The film will raise awareness and empower women within their families and society at large with the objective of preventing future child marriages.

> Human Rights & Democracy Developing History Teacher s Capacity to Foster Historical Thinking Budget 91 200 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project May 2014 September 2015 Implementing partner The Lebanese Association for History History teachers/students Developing History Teacher s capacity to Foster Historical Thinking A Step Towards Municipal Elections: Promoting Women s Role in Political Participation Budget 137 162 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project April 2014 February 2015 Implementing partner Lebanese Organisation for Studies and Trainings (LOST) Women in Baalbeck/Hermel region The objective of the project is fostering positive and democratic social change and maintaining social cohesion by empowering 300 women in the Baalbeck Hermel Region of the Republic of Lebanon to participate in the decision making process at the local level and to institutionalise their political inclusion.

Strengthening Social Cohesion by Responding to Community Needs in Bekaa Budget 84 550 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project September 2014 August 2015 Implementing partner Lebanese Organisation for Studies and Trainings (LOST) Host community and Syrian refugees in Bekaa region The objective of the project is strengthening social cohesion and conflict resolution skills between Lebanese host communities and Syrian refugees in the Bekaa valley in order to temper violence and encourage a culture of human rights. Anti-Drugs Social and Educational Centres Budget 103 906 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project September 2014 September 2015 Implementing partner Developmental Action Without Borders (NABA A) Lebanese community and Palestinian refugee camps/ Sidon and Tyre. The objective of this project is to create awareness of and ultimately to prevent children and adolescents from the risks of drug abuse and addiction through introducing skills that promote positive and healthy life choices in Palestinian Refugee camps.

> Human Rights & Democracy Empowering LGBT Individuals in Lebanon Budget 53 596 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project July 2014 June 2015 Implementing partner Proud LGBT individuals, including Syrian LGBT refugees Support to LGBT individuals, including Syrian LGBT refugees, through psychosocial support, legal follow up and advice, socio-economic assistance, awareness raising and capacity building. Gaming for Peace: Cedaria: Blackout Budget 250 000 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project December 2012 November 2014 Implementing partner Search for Common Ground (SFCG) Lebanese youth The objective of this project is to produce a video game for peace which will promote collaboration across sectarian lines among Lebanese youth. Enhancement of Human Right Status, Economic and Social Conditions for Vulnerable Lebanese and Syrian Women for a Better Community Budget 132 316 Financing instrument The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Date of project September 2014 September 2016 Implementing partner Social, Humanitarian, and Economical Intervention for Local Development (SHEILD) Vulnerable Lebanese and Syrian women / South Lebanon

The objective of this project is to empower and enhance human rights knowledge in general and in particular women rights awareness and knowledge for most vulnerable women for a better community in general but also for the women to enhance their social position and economic independence. Finland Strengthening the Capacity of Lebanese Disabled People Organisations and Empowering Syrian Refugees with Disabilities Budget 100 000 Financing instrument Local Cooperation Fund, Embassy of Finland Date of project 2014-2015 Implementing partner -- National Association of the Rights of the Disabilities The project aims at empowering Lebanese and Syrian persons with disabilities (PWD). It also aims to ensure more governmental commitment to the rights of PWDs in Lebanon. The project is implemented by the National Association for the Rights of the Disabled People in Lebanon (NARD). The concrete measures include monitoring of the PWD-related legislation and governmental decisions in Lebanon. It also includes lobbying the government in order to guarantee the rights of the PWD s, for example, in terms of respecting their access to education and their right to vote. The project will also include awareness raising activities among PWDs through training sessions and national gatherings. It will also provide Syrian refugees in Lebanon with disabilities with vocational training on skills that will help them get employed or self-employed. Sweden Campaign Around the Legalization of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Budget 68 000 Date of project 2014-2015) Implementing partner ABAAD Resource Center for Gender Equality through Diakonia -- Campaign around the legalization of protection of women from domestic violence

> Human Rights & Democracy Enhancing the capacity of the Arab Network for Democratic Elections Budget 64 000 Date of project 2012-2015 Implementing partner Arab Network for Democratic Elections (ANDE) through Diakonia -- This project intends to support the Arab Network for Democratic Elections (ANDE) in building its capacities on a long term basis, strengthen ANDE s independence and professionalism as a separate regional network and start ANDE s mobilization and activities in the Arab region. Expanding Community-Based Rehabilitation in Nahr El Bared and Baddawi Camps in North Lebanon Budget 88 000 Date of project 2012-2015 Implementing partner Community-Based Rehabilitation Association (CBRA) through Diakonia -- This project aims at promoting and respecting rights and participation of persons with disabilities and enhancing and expanding right-based approach programming within the Palestine refugee camps in Lebanon.

Combating Child Trafficking Budget 84 000 Date of project 2012-2015 Implementing partner Dar Al Amal Association (DAA) through Diakonia Children in danger of prostitution, sexual exploitation and abuse The project aims to prevent child trafficking and protect children in danger of prostitution, sexual exploitation and abuse. Disability Monitor Budget 85 000 Date of project 2012-2015 Implementing partner Lebanese Physically Handicapped Union (LPHU) through Diakonia Persons with disabilities This project aims at enhancing and promoting the accountability and the implementation of the Law 220/2000 on the right of persons with disability.

> Human Rights & Democracy Gender Collaborative Information and Knowledge Network Budget 84 000 Date of project 2014-2015 Implementing partner Lebanon Support (LS) through Diakonia -- The Gender Collaborative Information and Knowledge Network is an online collaborative platform that brings together civil society organizations, researchers, practitioners and experts working together for enhancing local and national capacities access to, and the development of knowledge and evidence-based research, information and literature on Gender issues and concerns. Right to Work Campaign for Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon Budget 85 000 Financing instrument Date of project 2012-2015 Implementing partner Association Najdeh through Diakonia Palestine refugees The project aims at ensuring Palestinian refugees in Lebanon their right to work in all jobs and professions including those related to syndicates.

Advancing Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law among Jurists and Human Rights Advocates Budget 71 000 Date of project 2014-2015 Implementing partner Permanent peace mouvement (PPM) through Diakonia Jurists and Human Rights Advocates This project aims at developing knowledge of international humanitarian law, in Lebanon and the surrounding countries, the Permanent Peace Movement is mainstreaming International Humanitarian Law. Gender Empowerment of Marginalized Women in Rural Areas Budget 66 000 Date of project 2012-2015 Implementing partner Rassemblement Démocratique des Femmes Libanaises (RDFL) through Diakonia Marginalized girls and women This project aims at empowering marginalized girls and women in the rural areas and the suburbs in women rights and gender equality awareness and other pertinent life skills.

> Human Rights & Democracy Promoting Human Rights Policy and Practice in Lebanese Women s Prisons Budget 310 000 Date of project 2012-2014 Implementing partner Rassemblement Démocratique des Femmes Libanaises (RDFL), Caritas Migrant Center and Dar Al Amal through Diakonia Women detainees and the penitentiary system The project will target 1000 female detainees and prisoners in Lebanon s prisons; in addition to 50 prison staff and ISF guards; and 150 key stakeholders including governmental stakeholders, local/international NGO personnel, UN officials; The project also targets a systemic change in policy and practice will ensure benefits to future prisoners and future prison staff with focus on positive advocacy to change the current law and build the capacity of prison staff, ISF and create a shift in lobbying paradigms in the Lebanese civil society. Gender Equality & inclusive Citizenship: Challenging Patriarchy & Confessionalism Budget 2 984 608 Date of project 2011-2014 Implementing partner CRTD.A with support from Kvinna till Kvinna -- With funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) the Swedish NGO Kvinna till Kvinna supports a number of projects run by Lebanese NGOs. Strengthen the capacity of women s groups to promote gender equality and inclusive citizenship by promoting knowledge and practice in civil society. Main methods of engagement are research, advocacy, capacity building of other organisations, and regional and national campaigns. Conducting studies on; the issue of non-confessional public status in Lebanon ; the official and civil attempts to modify the personal status laws in Lebanon in order to point out the reasons for failure ; and on mixed marriages in Lebanon.

With funding from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) the Swedish NGO Kvinna till Kvinna supports a number of projects run by Lebanese NGOs (see below). Total budget 2011-2015 is 2,984,608 EUR. The Campaign on the Law Delivering Protection for Women from Family Violence Budget -- Date of project 2011-2014 Implementing partner KAFA with support from Kvinna till Kvinna -- Advocacy campaign work for the adoption and efficient implementation of the family violence law that explicitly and clearly protects all women from violence within the family. Engaging Police and Legislators in Protecting Women from Gender Based Violence Budget -- Date of project 2013-2014 Implementing partner KAFA with support from Kvinna till Kvinna Internal Security Forces (ISF) While waiting for the Draft law against Domestic violence to be passed. KAFA worked in parallel with government agencies, training the Internal Security Forces (ISF), to provide women victims of violence with assistance and protection, including exchange and study visits with the Swedish Police in Sweden. KAFA also worked together with ISF to establish a base for a joint long term training program on trafficking.

> Human Rights & Democracy Direct Aid for Women Victims of Violence and increasing Civil Society Budget -- Date of project 2011-2014 Implementing partner The Lebanese Council to Resist Violence against Woman (LECORVAW) with support from Kvinna till Kvinna Women victim of violence Running a call and counselling centre for women victims of violence. They respond to and address all on-going cases of violence against women by providing social and legal services, and advice and contact references for medical services for women victims. They also work with awareness raising activities including sexual harassment in order to increase the capacity and understanding of VAW within the civil society. Syrian Women Refugees Assistance and Empowerment Budget -- Date of project 2013-2015 Implementing partner The Lebanese Council to Resist Violence against Woman (LECORVAW )with support from Kvinna till Kvinna Syrian refugee women and girls Awareness raising among Syrian refugee women & girls in Northern Lebanon (Tripoli and Akkar) regarding SGBV, sexual harassment and early marriages. They also work on linking women and girls from the Syrian refugee community to LECORVAW s Listening and Counseling Centers (LCC s), providing social and legal services, advice and contact references for medical services for women victims of violence and harassment. There will also be awareness raising activities for these women and girls on the concept of women and peace building and decision making (UNSCR 1325).

Women and Family Support Center Budget -- Date of project 2011-2014 Implementing partner Palestinian Women s Humanitarian Organisation (PWHO) (with support from Kvinna till Kvinna) Women in Borj al Barajne refugee camp Work to increasing women s influence in Borj al Barajne (refugee camp) through activities that will improve women s mental and physical well-being and by that increase safety and security of women in the camp and thus improve the quality of family life and the general situation in the camp. Empowerment Project for Displaced Women from Syria Budget -- Date of project 2013-2015 Implementing partner Palestinian Women s Humanitarian Organisation (PWHO) with support from Kvinna till Kvinna Displaced Palestinian Syrian and Syrian women and children from Syria and the strained host community they live in PWHO are extending their activities at their women s centre to support recently displaced Palestinian Syrian and Syrian women and children from Syria and the strained host community they live in. This is done through activities that improve the mental and physical well-being, safety and security for the women in the camp. PWHO also run awareness raising workshops and information sessions on Women s Rights to the women, but also to men and local key decision makers in the community. Free health clinic for the women and health awareness sessions is also included.

> Human Rights & Democracy Women s Rights Budget -- Date of project 2011-2014 Implementing partner Rassemblement Démocratique des Femmes Libanaises (RDFL) with the support from Kvinna till Kvinna -- To increase women s awareness of their human rights by informing on and influence of the discriminatory laws against women. RDFL runs press and advocacy campaigns, awareness raising meetings/workshops, and conduct specialized training courses on woman s rights for university students, Highs school Students and NGO s. Empower Palestinian Refugee Social Workers and Women from Northern and Southern Camps to Cope Trauma, Conflicts, and Marginalization Budget -- Date of project 2011-2014 Implementing partner Nadjeh with support from Kvinna till Kvinna Palestinian refugee social workers and refugee women Empowerment of Palestinian refugee social workers and women from Northern and Southern camps to cope with trauma, conflicts, and marginalization through psychosocial and wellbeing activities such as Psychodrama.

Strengthening, Health Awareness and Psychosocial Wellbeing for Displaced Palestinian and Syrian Women and Families Budget -- Date of project 2013-2015 Implementing partner Nadjeh with support from Kvinna till Kvinna Syrian Palestinian and Syrian women & their families Implementing psychosocial support and awareness raising activities for displaced Syrian Palestinian and Syrian women & their families in the Palestinian camps and gatherings in Lebanon. Distribution of hygiene kits in combination with health education workshops where young women from the DPS population will be trained to work with implementation of activities. Through its regional development cooperation strategy for the MENA region, Sweden supports a number of regional initiatives in the field of human rights and democratic governance. Some of them include partner organisations in Lebanon and/or activities in Lebanon. Below are some regional projects with Lebanese partner organisations. Transparency International s MENA program Budget 5 000 000 (for the region) Date of project 2011-2014 Implementing partner Lebanese Transparency Organisation (LTA) with Transparency International -- The goal of Transparency International s program is to empower and strengthen civil society s institutional and organizational capacities and networks in the MENA region to more effectively address corruption. In Lebanon, the partner organisation is the Lebanese Transparency Organisation (LTA).

> Human Rights & Democracy Tamasi: Performing Arts in the MENA region Budget 3 600 000 (for the region) Date of project 2013-2015 Implementing partner Shams and Arab Theatre Training Centre (ATTC) -- The Tamasi project started in 2008, initially coordinated by the Swedish Dramatic Institute. The network is now coordinated from Cairo and consists of eleven organisations (theatre groups, performing arts troupes, cultural centres, etc.) in four countries, in a network for stimulating and enhancing performing arts in the Middle East and North Africa. In Lebanon, the local partner organisations are Shams and Arab Theatre Training Centre (ATTC). Young Women Leadership in Political and Social Development in MENA Budget 1 400 000 (for the region) Date of project 2011-2013 Implementing partner WAY -- The program aims at acquainting young women (18-25 years) in Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, and Lebanon with necessary knowledge and regional best practices in women leadership and women development, and to play an active leadership role in political and social development of their societies. The goal is to promote gender equality and decrease discrimination against women. The Lebanese partner is WAY.

Child Rights Advocacy in the Middle East Budget 568 000 Financing instrument Swedish Post Code Lottery Date of project 2013-2015 Implementing partner Save the Children and Nabaa -- This is a MENA regional project, implemented together with Diakonia, aimed at strengthening children and young people s votes by giving them simple and powerful tools for advocacy concerning their rights at national, regional and global levels. Child Rights Governance Budget 163 000 Date of project 2013-2015 Implementing partner -- Save the Children, Nabaa, ALEF - Act for Human Rights Increase the number of children actively participating in the monitoring of the Child Right Convention. Child Rights Governance Budget 14 000 Date of project 2014 Implementing partner Save the Children -- Increase the number of children actively participating in the monitoring of the Child Right Convention.

> Human Rights & Democracy Child Rights Governance and Child Protection Budget 157 000 Date of project 2013-2014 Implementing partner Save the Children -- Child Rights Governance and Child Protection Budget 1 332 000 Date of project 2013-2015 Implementing partner Save the Children, Abaad, KAFA, Nabaa, Mouvement Social Libanais -- Child Rights Governance: Strengthen the capacity of partner organisations, networks and community leaders in Lebanon to advocate and monitor child rights implementation Child Protection: Legal instruments in Lebanon are developed to protect all children from physical and humiliating punishment. Systems are put in place to reduce involvement of children in armed conflict.

Child Rights Governance and Child Protection Budget 52 000 Date of project 2015 Implementing partner Save the Children -- Child rights situation analysis as basis for planning in Lebanon from a child rights perspective.