Articles by Maharat Foundation
Lebanon: Monitoring TV coverage amidst electoral battles
Ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections, Maharat Foundation examines Lebanon’s TV coverage of electoral campaigns, highlighting violations, and the marginalisation of women from the media space.
Lebanon in times of change: A look at the media’s role since the October revolution
A new study from Maharat Foundation examines media trends in Lebanon in the year following the October 2019 revolution, including the growing role of alternative media, influencers, and online free expression in shaping public discourse and holding authorities accountable.
Lebanon abstains from signing global “Media Freedom Coalition” statement
Lebanon was the only country out of 37 member states to not sign the statement, which calls on coalition members to work together to advocate for and support media freedom, online as well as offline, ensure the safety of journalists and media workers, and end impunity.
Lebanon: NGOs form coalition to defend free expression
In the wake of an alarming rise in attacks on freedom of expression, Lebanese NGOs establish a coalition to oppose attempts by authorities to stifle freedom of expression.
Breaking the fear barrier: On the state of free expression during Lebanon’s revolution
As anti-government protests in Lebanon continue, a new report from Maharat Foundation examines the impact of freedom of expression and media in the first several weeks of the uprising.
“Take your seats”: an opportunity for young people in Lebanon to participate in and shape debates about internet governance
Maharat Foundation launched the “Take Your Seats” campaign to encourage Lebanon’s youth to participate in the Internet Governance Forum for the first time.
First forum on internet governance held in Lebanon
Maharat Foundation took part in the first forum on internet governance in Lebanon and highlighted the importance of freedom of expression and information sharing on the internet in such a context.
Five years on, we remember Razan, Samira, Nazem and Wa’el
On 9 December, people around the world remembered Razan Zaitouneh, Samira Khalil, Nazem Hamadi and Wa’el Hamada, kidnapped in Douma, Syria on this day five years ago.