World Press Freedom Day: Freedom of expression as a basic Human Right Defending free media around the world has never been more pressing. In April 2019, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Canadian FM …
Read More »UK no longer advises against travel to Baalbek,
Rampling visits the city of the sun and UK funded projects “The UK no longer advises against travel to Baalbek, and I’m delighted to have explored this remarkable city myself today, hearing about …
Read More ȣ2 Million UK Aid to protect Lebanese People From Threat of Lethal Landmines
Lebanon is one of nine countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East to receive mine clearance, mine risk education and capacity development from DFID’s Global Mine Action Programme 2 (GMAP2). In Lebanon …
Read More »Donation of Materials in favor of the Presidential Guard Brigade
Beirut, June 26th, 2018 – Today, at the premises of the Command Brigade of the Lebanese Presidential Guard, a ceremony took place in the presence of the Ambassador of ITALY, H.E. Massimo MAROTTI, …
Read More »Federica Mogherini: The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
“On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the European Union reaffirms once again its strongest commitment to prevent, condemn and eradicate all forms of torture and other …
Read More »Lebanon Fighting an Act of Racism
Since Abyadaswad’s mission is to reveal the truth, kindly find below the followup on the act of racism practiced on “Rizk” the Sudanese child. A tribute to the Lebanese authorities who reacted to …
Read More »European Commission: Joint Statement on World Refugee Day 2018
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President of the European Commission, Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, …
Read More »Shaded White, Shaded Life… Are We Back to the Days of Racism?
Every so often, racism comes back to shake the foundations of the comfortable existence that we have carved for ourselves. It is a rude awakening from the notion that we have grown as …
Read More »Young Green Entrepreneurs Present Innovative Ideas on World Environment Day
The EU and Fondation Diane organized today a ‘green start-up’ pitching event on the occasion of World Environment Day which is celebrated on June 5th of every year. For the past month, young …
Read More »Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press 2018
The European Union rewards three journalists from Algeria, Egypt and Iraq, winners of the 2018 edition On the occasion of the 13th anniversary of Samir Kassir’s assassination, the Delegation of the European Union …
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