Articles by Maharat Foundation
Statement on the targeting and killing of journalists in Palestine and Lebanon
We stand in solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese journalists bravely reporting amid life-threatening risks and demand that all governments, press freedom organisations, and human rights bodies take concrete steps to ensure their protection.
Lebanese journalists confront risks and challenges amid Israel’s war
Two recent reports highlight escalating threats and impunity of perpetrators targeting journalists in Lebanon, underscoring the urgent need for protections and the vital role of independent journalism.
Lebanon: Proposed media law poses grave threat to freedom of expression
Latest draft legislation maintains the criminalization of defamation against heads of state and hinders access to critical information.
Demand for justice grows on 10th International Day to End Impunity
More than 30 journalists were killed in less than a month in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon.
Lebanon: Comedian arrested for critical jokes
Prominent comedian Nour Hajjar’s detention signifies escalating attacks on free expression.
Lebanon: Ruling against journalist Dima Sadek highlights free expression decline
Maharat Foundation calls on authorities to stop criminalizing journalists and citizens for expressing their opinions.
Lebanon: Unlawful crackdown on LGBTI gatherings
Authorities have unlawfully banned peaceful gatherings of the LGBTI community, violating constitutional rights to equality, free expression, and free assembly.
Lebanon: Women candidates face gendered attacks ahead of elections
Online bullying and sexual violence continue to target women in Lebanon’s political arena, reveals a new media monitoring report.