Collective Action
Joint protest against sectarian quotas outside Baabda Palace
Groups held a joint protest outside the presidential Baabda Palace Tuesday, where the President, Speaker and Prime Minister met concurrently.
The various groups included the committee following up with successful applicants for Lebanon’s civil service, the IT staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, accountants in public administrations and secondary school teachers. They held a common protest demanding their ‘fair share’ outside of sectarian quotas.
Despite passing the requisite Civil Service Council exams, these applicants – though eligible for work – remain unemployed, with politicians citing the need for a sectarian balance between Christians and Muslims in the civil service as reason for the delay.
Date:
February 6, 2018
Actors/ Mobilising structures:
Affected group (inc. NIMBY)
Mode of Action:
Demonstration
Objective:
Protest of a policy/ governmental measure/ etc.
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Access to socio-eco rights
Spatial characteristics:
Location on the Lebanese territory
Frequency:
One off
State response:
N/A