Publisher(s): The Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action

Publishing Year: 2025

Author(s): Nizar Hariri

Dossier: Socio-Economic Rights Base, Conflict Analysis Project

Theme: Policy Interventions

Resource Type: Policy Brief

This policy brief offers a critical overview of the reforms implemented under the influence of the International Financial Institutions, and the risks they pose to the social protection landscape in Lebanon, as well as their detrimental consequences on the population. It calls for a more comprehensive rights-based policy approach to guide current reforms, in line with the long-standing calls of experts and civil society.

Resource File: cessra-noreformwithoutrightsleb_online-may25.pdf

Keywords: Social Security, Social Protection, Universal Social Protection, Rights Based Policies, Policy Change, Lebanon

Edition: 2025