The Role of Civil Society in Human Rights Protection in the Levant

The Levant is currently experiencing a shift in social and political dynamics that have been central to its existence for the past few decades. This shift has come as a result of a broader regional movement that demands institutional reform and political freedom. These demands are fueled by a combination of corruption, increasing poverty, and a desire for better living conditions. This paper provides a comparative analysis at the different legal frameworks that govern civil society in the Levant and its effect on human rights protection in Jordan, Lebanon, and the occupied Palestinian Territories.

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Dalia Al-Awqati is a humanitarian aid and development professional with a strong background in working on human rights and civil society in Jordan and broader Middle East. She received her BA in Peace and Global Studies from Earlham College in Indiana, USA and her MA in Human Rights from Central European University in Budapest, Hungary.