Launching a Transitional Justice Program in Lebanon: Identifying Opportunities for Action
Organisation:
Lebanese Centre for Political Studies (LCPS)
Overall Objective:
Truth and Reconciliation
Type of Activity:
Dialogue
Geographic Target:
Nationwide
Status:
Completed
Type of Organisation:
Research Institution
Initiative's Approach:
Public Discussions
Target Group:
Professionals
Launched in:
2006
Description:
In 2006, the Lebanese Centre for Political Studies (LCPS) organized four roundtables on transitional justice in different geographical locations including Ramlieh, Beirut, Nabatieh, and Beit Meri. Participants discussed possible transitional justice strategies and mechanisms in the Lebanese context. These mechanisms included the recognition of the past and truth seeking, building trust between the state and citizens, reconciliation and public healing, as well as memory and memorialization.