The Arab Institute for Women (AiW)

Type of Actor: 
Academic/Research Institution
Activity Status: 
Active
Area of Focus: 
Child Marriage
Feminist Thought and Experiences
GBV
Labour
Legal
LGBTQI+
Media
Arts and Culture
Medical Care
Mental Health
Political Participation
Reproductive Health and Family Planning
Sexual and Bodily Health and Rights
Women's Rights
Area(s) of Operation: 
Beirut, Byblos
Target Beneficiaries: 
Civil Society Actors
Individuals Living with a Disability
LGBQI+
Migrants/Displaced Individuals and Refugees
Survivors of Gender-based Violence/Sexual Exploitation or Abuse
Trans*
Women
Youth and Children
Goal/Objective: 
Advancing women?s empowerment and gender equality through research, education, development programs, and outreach. AiW works at the intersection of academia and activism.
Mode of Intervention: 
Advocacy and Lobbying, Awareness raising and sensitization, Research and Knowledge Production, Capacity Building, Funding Provision
Partnerships: 
Local network, Regional/Global Network
Additional information on partnerships: 
NCLW, She Decides, Daraj Media, UN ESCWA, UN Women, Women for Political Representation
Affiliation: 
Unaffiliated
Funding Structure: 
International funds and grants, Service fees and income generating activities, Seed money from the Lebanese American University which is the host academic institution
Method(s) of Implementation: 
Direct implementation, Implementation through local partners
Hotline Available: 
No
Hotline Number: 
NA
Additional Info: 
Byblos: Lebanese American University campus in Byblos
Location Floor: 
2
Location Governorate: 
Beirut
Location Building: 
Attiyeh
Location Street: 
El Hussein
Location Area: 
Kraytem
Location City: 
Beirut
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