National Strategy for PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
2018
National Strategy for PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
2018 of
TABLE CONTENTS
4 National Strategy for Preventing Violent Extremism 2018 Prime Minister’s Foreword 6 Preface 8
first | Strategic Key Positions: 10
1. Background on the Reality of Violent Extremism in Lebanon 11 2. Risks of Violent Extremism 11 3. The Strategy’s Rationale 12 4. Strategy Development Process 12 5. Basic Definitions 14 6. The General Framework 14 7. Strategy Standards 15 8. General Objectives 16 second | Strategic Pillars: 18
Pillar 1 - Dialogue and Conflict Prevention 20 Pillar 2 - The Promotion of Good Governance 24 Pillar 3 - Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law 30 Pillar 4 - Urban/Rural Development and Engaging 38 Local Communities Pillar 5 - Gender Equality and Empowering Women 44 Pillar 6 - Education, Training and Skills Development 48 Pillar 7 - Economic Development and Job Creation 56 Pillar 8 - Strategic Communications, Informatics and Social Media 64 Pillar 9 - Empowering Youth 72 third | Conclusion 78
Annex A | Decrees of the Council of Ministers 80 6 Prime Minister’sPrime Foreword PRIME MINISTER’S FOREWORD 7 Prime Minister’sPrime Foreword The Lebanese people have shown a high degree of national and social cohesion and solidarity, as they have rallied around their national state and its executive, legislative and judicial institutions to counter violent extremism which targets social peace and socioeconomic stability. The Government has entrusted an all- ministry national committee with developing a national and scientifically-based strategy in accordance with international standards to prevent violent extremism; and based on the premise that social cohesion and order within the framework of a modern, strong and just national state are the main deterrents to violent extremism.
Furthermore, a national definition of violent extremism that is inspired by the characteristics of the Lebanese reality has been developed and helps to further understand the role of and need for a national state.
The Government considers the unanimous adoption of the national strategy, at the Cabinet meeting on 27 March 2018 at Baabda Palace, a national achievement that reflects the will of the Lebanese people to protect their national unity and social and economic cohesion against the threats and risks of violent extremism.
The Government highly values the cooperation that culminated in the production of this strategy, including with the Office of the Resident Representative of the Secretary- General of the United Nations, the Swiss Government, the National Initiative for the Centennial of Greater Lebanon and the international entities and institutions that have expressed their readiness to cooperate in the implementation of the strategy and the achievement of its national objectives.
Saad Hariri
President of the Council of Ministers 8 Preface PREFACE 9 Preface This document presents the National Strategy for Preventing Violent Extremism. It provides a general background of the reality of violent extremism in the Lebanese Republic, the rationale behind the development of this strategy and the steps that were taken to formulate it. It then outlines the key governmental positions adopted by the strategy, its general framework and the definitions of violent extremism and prevention, in addition to the standards that have been taken into consideration when developing it. Finally, the document introduces the nine pillars and areas of activity for the strategy that have been agreed upon by the ministries.
first STRATEGIC KEY POSITIONS
10 Strategic Key Positions 11 Strategic Key Positions Background on the Reality of Violent Risks of Violent Extremism Extremism in Lebanon Violent extremism threatens society at Lebanon is living amidst a regional and all levels: international environment tormented by Firstly, it poses a threat to the human conflicts and intra-state wars that pose right to life, which is the first right the risk of national state collapse and guaranteed by the Universal Declaration the disintegration and dismantling of of Human Rights and related international societies, especially since the risks and treaties and is enshrined in Article (B) threats posed by such an environment of the preamble to the Constitution are likely to expand. Furthermore, the which states that "Lebanon is Arab in its government and population of Lebanon identity and affiliation. It is a founding seek to adopt policies and design and active member of the League of preventive plans and programs that would Arab States and abides by its pacts and prevent the spread of these negative covenants. Lebanon is also a founding effects, as they represent serious threats and active member of the United Nations to the unity of the social fabric and the Organization and abides by its covenants assurance of the continuity of national and by the Universal Declaration unity. of Human Rights. The Government embodies these principles in all rights and fields without exception". The experience of the civil war in Lebanon in the seventies and eighties, and the historic settlement through the National Secondly, it has implications for the Reconciliation Accord that ended the war future of the individuals within the and paved the way for a comprehensive society, turning them from equal and reconstruction process, are among the active citizens who bring their positive factors that stimulate the national action contributions into their communities necessary for disrupting an environment into tools to be exploited for violence and conducive to polarization and violent fighting. The risk increases further when extremism, and to support the values children, women and other vulnerable and of social cohesion and the peaceful disadvantaged groups are at risk of violent settlement of internal disputes. extremism.
Thirdly, it lessens trust between individuals, between the components of society, and between individuals and State institutions. This is coupled with the prevalence of an unfavorable environment that cannot ensure the rule of law, economic development and social justice, as well as with a climate dominated by polarization and the absence of rationality when discussing national issues of concern to Lebanon. National Strategy for PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
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12 Strategic Key Positions The Strategy’s Rationale in order to ensure the optimal utilization of Lebanese human capital and to make The prevention of violent extremism has the most of the creative human wealth become a global priority. It is constantly embodied in Lebanon’s social diversity. on the agenda of states and international and regional organizations as these have developed national strategies and regional Strategy Development Process policies to prevent extremism, as well as in the organization of conferences, The formulation of this strategy was symposia and workshops to enable states based on specific steps and measures to share their experiences with this issue. characterized by the presence of political will, access to and capitalization of
international expertise in accordance with In this context, a number of states the specific realities of Lebanese society have developed integrated strategies to and with inputs and contribution of all prevent and counter violent extremism. ministries, as follows: The United Nations Secretary-General a. The Prime Minister issued a decision issued the United Nations Plan of on the establishment of an inter- Action to Prevent Violent Extremism ministerial working group at the level on 24 December 2015, and a number of of representatives and the appointment international and regional organizations of the National Coordinator for the have adopted this approach. Prevention of Violent Extremism. b. Two meetings were organized, Such action is particularly urgent in each of which included a number of Lebanon due to its strategic geographic representatives of the ministries in location, and its presence in a regional order to introduce them to the work environment where violent extremism plan and to survey their opinions and calls for the settlement of internal about it. conflicts through the use of violence are c. The National Coordinator presented proliferating. a theoretical framework that included a presentation of the literature on various definitions and concepts Moreover, this strategy is aimed at related to the prevention of violent maintaining security and social peace, extremism. This paper was presented emphasizing the responsibility of the state to the representatives of the ministries to adopt practical policies and safeguards, so that they could provide their and at allowing all components of opinions about its contents. Lebanese society to enjoy a better future. This will be done by preventing the d. Letters were sent to twenty-nine country from being adversely affected (29) ministries on 3 February 2017 by the negative repercussions of the requesting them to send a conceptual surrounding regional developments and paper containing each ministry’s by ensuring sustained economic growth regulatory decrees and their proposed and balanced regional development. policies and procedures to prevent These will be coupled with respect for the violent extremism. human rights of all Lebanese communities 13 Strategic Key Positions e. The ministries responded with their regulatory decrees constitute the papers between February and July 2017. governing framework for their role in preventing violent extremism. f. These conceptual papers were examined and analyzed, and the k. Twenty-nine (29) separate meetings intersections and interlinkages were were held, one with the representative identified. of each ministry, in September and October 2017 to discuss the g. A workshop was organized on 12 & 13 relationship between the regulatory July 2017 for delegates of all ministries decree of each ministry and the to discuss their working papers and objectives set by each ministry to reach a consensus on definitions and on prevent violent extremism in light of the strategy’s pillars. the analysis of the basic data on the h. The Prime Minister convened the status of each ministry and its relevant first high-level consultative meeting sector. on 17 July 2017 in the presence of l. Based on the foregoing, the team of the ministers to present the paper the national coordination unit for which was discussed and agreed upon preventing violent extremism prepared in the workshop and to discuss and the strategy document proposal in adopt it. The meeting was attended order to present and discuss it with a by the Resident Representative of wide variety of social groups before the Secretary-General of the United its final approval by the Council of Nations in Lebanon. Ministers. i. Based on these discussions, and in m. The Prime Minister convened the order to benefit from international second high-level consultative meeting experience, strategies to prevent on 20 December 2017 in the presence violent extremism adopted by a variety of the ministers, representatives of of countries have been studied and the the international community, and commonalities among them, as well the inter-ministerial working group as the elements that could apply to to present the proposed strategy the Lebanese reality were synthesized document. in a research paper circulated to all ministries. n. The Lebanese Council of Ministers endorsed the National Strategy for j. A meeting of delegates from all Preventing Violent Extremism during ministries was organized on 18 its session held on 27 March 2018. August 2017 to discuss and approve (Annex A) the participatory methodology to determine the content of the strategy. The ministries agreed that Based on all the aforementioned the state is the main bulwark against conceptual papers, studies, meetings and violent extremism by virtue of its consultations, the ministries agreed on responsibility to ensure stability the following: and social peace. This entails acknowledging the important role played by each ministry and that their The Strategy addresses structural factors the at community, cultural and levels, whicheconomic are the driving behindforce the growth violent of extremism. Therefore, such problems as poverty, unemployment, and the feeling inequalityof and absence justice of are thatelements shall be integrated into the strategy. The Strategy stems from the realization nature theof complex the of issue extremism violent of by taking into consideration the overlap, multiplicity and intertwinement elements of Raising awareness about the risks of extremismviolent and by monitoring and anticipating social, cultural, developmental and behavioral transformations the at individual and community that levels may lead to violent extremism. Developing a list social, of economic, environmental, cultural, security and other risks and developing targeted through responses of the establishment specialized social observatories. The Strategy provides the national objectives, policies and plans prevent to extremismviolent in the short-, medium- and long-term, while defining systems. evaluation and monitoring . . . 3 societal culture that will enhance the community’s abilities to protect itself against violent extremism. Communities are subject permanent to social, economic, cultural and developmental transformations. The culture should prevention a become of sustainable behavior that materializes through: a. b. 1 2
PREVENTING PREVENTING EXTREMISM VIOLENT The spread individual of and collective hatred that may structural lead to violence. The rejection diversity of and non- acceptance others, of and the use of violence as a means expression of and influence. A behavior that threatens values that ensure social stability. . . . for Definition of "Prevention" Prevention entails the development of policies that can be transformed a into The process of developing the National Strategy is occurring in a critical and local,complex regional and global context that is threatening socio-economic growth and stability national at and global aslevels well as diversifying forms of inequalities which increase the incidence actsof violence of resulting from a climate extremism. violent of also It a at comes time social of transformation in which the country needs support to and consolidate trust among various its and components institutions. This trust is the cornerstone that would allow the country overcome to all economic, social and security challenges and build to a safe, knowledge- based society, thereby preventing the growth the of seeds extremism of in all its forms. Thus, the Strategy is based the on following: 2018 Extremism" of "Violent Definition The definition of "violent extremism" varies according the to approach adopted. theTherefore, Strategy will a adopt definition of "violent extremism" that theincludes following three points: 1 2 3 National Strategy The General The Framework Basic Definitions
14 Strategic Key Positions 15 Strategic Key Positions and circumstances, as well as the Thus, addressing the problem of violent multiplicity of actors and the diversity extremism cannot be achieved by focusing of their roles. on one or a number of elements separately and independently of each other. It should 4. The Strategy takes into account the also be based on the study of the cultural, various levels that threatened by violent developmental, demographic, social, extremism, i.e. the individual, family administrative and economic realities and community. of Lebanese society. Such a study helps 5. The Strategy draws upon the theoretical identify the elements that influence contributions of international violent extremism and their interactions organizations, and upon the strategies with a view to developing national for preventing violent extremism policies and programs based on scientific adopted by other states, as well as evidence. relevant experiences and practices.
Strategy 1. The Strategy shall not contain any shall be conducted by a consultative Standards justification for extremism or for process involving all components of the use of violence to express it, and society. any other interpretation of any of 6. Respect for the government’s key its elements shall be deemed a clear positions and the Lebanese specificities, violation of its objectives. and an emphasis on the importance 2. The Strategy shall not contain any of international contribution to justification for the violation of human the development of the strategy, its rights in all their forms, and any other operational plan and its implementation interpretation of any of its elements are essential. shall be deemed a clear violation of its 7. The implementation of the objectives. Strategy requires projects, plans 3. No category, group, region, or belief and programs provided by the shall be stigmatized, and any other international community alongside interpretation of any of its elements the current development activities and shall be deemed a clear violation of its humanitarian programs and policies. objectives. 8. A national mechanism to coordinate 4. The components and elements of the governmental, societal and strategy should be constructed on the international programs and plans and premise that the policies, plans and follow up their implementation will be programs arising therefrom are based developed. on scientific evidence. 9. The Strategy should be flexible 5. Community participation in the and adaptive in response to social development process of the national transformations. strategy is a key condition for its effectiveness, and this development National Strategy for PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
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16 Strategic Key Positions General Regaining Social Trust Promoting Citizenship Objectives Trust among the members of a society a. Promoting identity, citizenship and and between the society and the state are the sense of national belonging among the primary sources of social cohesion all members of Lebanese society is a and stability. Its presence is positively key goal for the strategy of preventing correlated with increasing and sustained violent extremism. economic growth, effective institutional b. Promoting the national culture of performance and the development the state as the guarantor of identity, of capacities necessary to confront citizenship and national belonging with the challenges of violent extremism. responsibility for the implementation Increasing trust within Lebanese society and follow-up of this strategy is is the most important way to counter the essential. polarizing power of extremist narratives. Every public policy and program aimed at supporting trust-building among the Achieving Social Justice various components of society on the one a. Social justice is a general principle that hand, and state institutions on the other, should be pursued and that should be is seen as a strategic priority. the starting point of all public policies. a. The State encourages every scientific b. The concept of social justice is an research effort that focuses on integrated concept that includes measuring the concept and indicators individuals, social components and of trust among Lebanese citizens and geographic areas. institutions as well as the means of promoting and building trust and the subsequent effects on social peace and prosperity. b. Complying with the approach of the Government to regain trust is based on the importance of national engagement in this process. 17 Strategic Key Positions Monitoring Social b. Universities, research centers and Transformations official, community and international institutions will undertake a scientific a. As a result of the complex and cross- effort to monitor, study and follow cutting nature of the challenge of up on social transformations in order violent extremism, as indicated in to prevent the emergence of violent Section 2 of the General Framework, extremism. a preventive and proactive response requires that its signals be monitored and considered within the context of social transformations occurring at national and local levels, by focusing on the interactions among the components of society and understanding their determinants, causes and effects. This should be done over an extended period of time, since such interactions occur in a cumulative way over time.
Based on the definition of violent extremism and prevention, the general framework of the strategy and the standards that should be taken into account and its objectives, the ministries agreed that the strategy should be built on nine pillars or areas of activity. 18 Strategic Pillars second STRATEGIC PILLARS 19 Strategy Pillars These pillars focus on the Lebanese The papers submitted by the ministries government's primary responsibility for emphasized the vital role that the preventing violent extremism in order to international community—organizations prevent the existence of an environment and donor countries—should play in conducive to the development of such supporting the Government of Lebanon extremism. The government does this in the implementation of this Strategy, by virtue of its function as a guarantor including technical support, transfer of social peace and stability, as well as in of international expertise, and capacity affirming the principles of the culture of building of national institutions and their the national state; promoting citizenship staff. and the values of the national belonging of all the Lebanese; ensuring that the requirements for equitable and sustainable The strategy’s pillars are as follows: development are met; and that public and PILLAR 1: Dialogue and Conflict individual rights and freedoms guaranteed Prevention by the Constitution and the law are respected. PILLAR 2: The Promotion of Good Governance PILLAR 3: Justice, Human Rights and In this context, the conceptual papers the Rule of Law presented by all ministries emphasized their inherent role in preventing violent PILLAR 4: Urban/Rural Development and extremism, and the need to develop Engaging Local Communities new programs to accomplish this goal PILLAR 5: Gender Equality and in addition to maintaining existing Empowering Women programs. The papers also stressed the need for continuous coordination PILLAR 6: Education, Training and Skills among ministries in implementing this Development strategy due to the intersecting roles and PILLAR 7: Economic Development and functions and the need to consult with Job Creation the non-governmental economic, social, and cultural organizations in setting, PILLAR 8: Strategic Communications, implementing, and evaluating the strategy. Informatics and Social Media PILLAR 9: Empowering Youth
Below is a detailed description of the pillars. 20
| Dialogue and Conflict Prevention and Conflict Pillar 1 | Dialogue PILLAR 1 DIALOGUE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION 21
Objectives The pillar of Dialogue and Conflict Prevention is central to the implementation of the Prevention and Conflict Pillar 1 | Dialogue Strategy for Preventing Violent Extremism. Dialogue is indeed both a goal and a means: it is a goal since it establishes the values of pluralism, acceptance of others and reliance on peaceful means to resolve problems. It is also a means used by civilized democratic societies to deal with their social components. This is linked to the fact that the greater the space of dialogue among individuals and groups, the less likely that conflicts will erupt. Therefore, Dialogue and Conflict Prevention should be seen not only as a stand- alone category, but rather as one in which all the following areas intersect.
Policies Ministry of Education and Higher c. Organize training and capacity-building and Areas of Education programs to promote a culture that Activity rejects violent extremism and promotes a. Engage in civic education and respect for diversity and difference the promotion of the concepts of among the various governmental citizenship, social order and the role of bodies. state institutions in the prevention of conflicts and violence. b. Provide training in nonviolent conflict Ministry of Youth and Sports resolution in schools and universities, Develop training programs for young training in mechanisms and strategies people on the concepts of citizenship, for nonviolent action, as well as prevention of violent extremism, social engaging in social and civic work. integration and respect for national diversity, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs. Ministry of Culture a. Use locations and heritage and cultural sites as platforms to highlight the Ministry of Social Affairs culture of peace and renounce violence These objectives include a variety of and extremism. approaches to countering divergence from b. Support cultural events and programs social norms and tensions that may lead to that promote the culture of diversity, polarization and conflicts. respect for difference and citizenship, a. Supporting the efforts of municipalities and allocate funds from art and heritage and local communities to reduce funds to support artistic and cultural tensions between Lebanese society initiatives that call for the rejection of and Syrian refugees. violent extremism and the promotion of a culture of constructive dialogue. b. Providing support to the poorest families through social programs such as the electronic food voucher, which would lessen the anger and resentment of the poor. 22 | Dialogue and Conflict Prevention and Conflict Pillar 1 | Dialogue c. Supporting the National Program for Ministry of State for Women’s the Prevention of Addiction through Affairs the provision of training in ways Invest in the creation of spaces for social of preventing addiction, adopting dialogue and trust-building through: community dialogue and mobilizing efforts to promote a culture of dialogue. a. Supporting local and community organizations’ efforts to build and d. Organizing individual and family maintain safe spaces for societal meetings aimed at reconciliation within dialogue that brings together various the family, raising awareness about sectors within society to discuss issues the role of parents and strengthening of common interest in order to enhance family ties. communication that crosses gender and e. Organizing training sessions for the age barriers. reintegration and rehabilitation of b. Engaging, supporting and strengthening prisoners before their release and civil society organizations to allow upon their return to their family, in them to play their role in building peace, collaboration with Ministry of Justice. promoting a culture of dialogue and democracy, and in policy development and implementation. Ministry of the Displaced a. Complete the deepening of national reconciliation at the national and local Ministry of State for Displaced levels in order to diminish all forms of Affairs divisive and polarizing discourse and narrative by encouraging opportunities Strengthen the culture of the centrality for interaction between residents and of the human being, all of whom should be returnees. entitled to respect, in recognition of the right of all to their differences. b. Establish non-formal activities for school and university students, including topics of dialogue, Ministry of State for Parliamentary conflict resolution and rejection of Affairs discrimination, in the same way the Ministry made sure to establish a "safe Organize a national consultative process passage" in the aftermath of the civil for dialogue on the role of the legislative war, in cooperation with the Ministry authority in preventing violent extremism. of Education and Higher Education. PILLAR 1 DIALOGUE AND CONFLICT PREVENTION
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Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Information Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy & Trade Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education & Higher Education Ministry of the Displaced Ministry of Culture Ministry of State for Ministry of Foreign Planning Affairs Affairs & Emigrants Office of the Minister of State for Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Municipalities Ministry of State for Ministry of National Defense Women’s Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Agriculture Displaced Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Tourism Human Rights Affairs
Ministry of Youth & Sports Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Public Health Ministry of State for Combating Corruption
Strategic Objectives 18 Intersecting Ministries 8 24
| The Promotion of Good Governance Pillar 2 | The Promotion PILLAR 2 THE PROMOTION OF GOOD GOVERNANCE 25
Objectives a. Develop the institutional capacities of the state agencies and their of Good Governance Pillar 2 | The Promotion coordination mechanisms. b. Build the capacities of technical and administrative staff of state and social institutions. c. Affirm the values and practices of transparency, accountability and the fight against corruption. d. Rely on research institutions and the findings of scientific research, especially in the field of early warning signals.
Policies Ministry of Interior and in anticipation of any acts that may and Areas of Municipalities fall under the category of violent Activity extremism, as well as to maintain Train and qualify security agents in stability and tourism security. effective communication skills and mechanisms to prevent violent extremism and ways to read early signs and indicators Ministry of Social Affairs of extremism through its basic messages. a. Provide an accurate database of the poorest households to government Ministry of Tourism decision-makers to improve performance and distribute aid a. Establish a human resources equitably. management department in each ministry, as is the case with the b. Develop a strategic plan to streamline private sector. These will follow up procedures and human resources on employees’ situations, identify management, in cooperation with the their problems, and contribute to the Ministry of State for Administrative provision of solutions by motivating Reform (OMSAR). them materially and morally to effectively perform their tasks, so as to make them better able to enhance trust Ministry of Industry and reduce tensions associated with a. Establish information systems that their work. allow all ministries to deliver their b. Expand the role of the Department services electronically in order to save of Tourism Development through the citizens’ time and effort, and hence, dedication of units/ concerned with increase citizens’ trust in the State. the most important types of tourism b. Increase the investment in developing (sports, health, environmental, the capacity of administrative cadres in religious, etc). the ministry. c. Prepare and train agents of the c. Reinforce the coordination among tourist police in cooperation with the various departments like the customs Ministry of Interior and Municipalities 26 | The Promotion of Good Governance Pillar 2 | The Promotion department and the ministries of public Office of the Minister of State for works and transportation, economy and Administrative Reform (OMSAR) trade, agriculture and finance. a. Link administrative reform plans with the objective of preventing violent extremism, especially through Ministry of Justice a rehabilitation program of the a. Identify the needs, develop and build government administration system capacities of the prison administration, staff, including appropriate material and provide logistical and material in the training programs to help staff support to the inspection team in the understand violent extremism and ways prisons’ directorate, in addition to to confront it. supporting auxiliary personnel in order b. Link the digital transformation project to increase the effectiveness of prison to prevent violent extremism by oversight. including therein cyber-violence and b. Cooperate with the Ministry of Interior terrorism-prevention programs and and Municipalities with regard to systems. prisons and the transfer process of the c. Develop the digital transformation prison administration from the Ministry project to the level of open government, of Interior to the Ministry of Justice. providing the citizenry with interactive participation in decision-making and policy-making processes, thus easing Ministry of Finance the feeling of marginalization which Balanced and equitable development is one of the reasons behind violent of financial policies requires capacity extremism. building for the administrative and d. Introduce the principles of public technical cadres within the ministry service into the Lebanese system of and its various directorates, on the one public administration. These principles hand, and executive units at the level aim at turning the administration into of ministries and municipalities, on the a means to encourage active citizenship other. and work for the achievement of public benefit. Ministry of State for Planning e. Work towards the implementation of Affairs laws regarding access to information in view of the relevance of such access for Develop and rehabilitate the strengthening the accountability of the infrastructure of the national planning government to the citizens’ needs as a system to allow for the development proactive measure to prevent violent of balanced development policies and extremism. the establishment of a mechanism for coordinated planning among the state f. Accelerate the implementation of the departments in order to achieve equitable anti-corruption strategy and seek to development and social integration. activate it at various levels, especially the legislative level. The Ministry has 27 | The Promotion of Good Governance Pillar 2 | The Promotion submitted a number of draft laws, the charters of the League of Arab States and most important being the law regarding United Nations, bypass narrow, partisan conflicts of interest. disagreements.. g. Work on prison reform programs (so that the Ministry of State for Administrative Reform bears Ministry of State for Human Rights responsibility for the administrative Affairs aspects of the prisons from a technical a. Amend the laws in line with standpoint) in coordination with the international conventions that Lebanon concerned ministries, especially the has committed itself to, in cooperation Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior with the relevant ministries, the Human and the Ministry of Social Affairs. Rights Parliamentary Committee, the research centers and civil society organizations. Ministry of State for Women’s b. Establish a National Human Rights Affairs Commission, including the Independent a. Invest in gender-sensitive research and Commission for the Prevention of data collection and translate this into Torture, and enhance its role and mainstreaming gender rights as a cross- effectiveness through on-going training cutting theme in all national policies. and support. b. Harmonize national programs and c. Follow up on the implementation of laws with international resolutions and the law relating to the Ombudsman action plans aimed at preventing violent in order to appoint him/her, appoint extremism while working towards the assistants, and issue the necessary the implementation of international implementation decrees to allow him/ covenants and resolutions ratified her to take up the assigned functions. by Lebanon, in accordance with the Constitution. Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ministry of State for Displaced a. Study the map of the legislative Affairs requirements necessary to prevent Achieve national consensus to mitigate violent extremism in cooperation with the consequences of decampment and scientific research institutions and refugees with all its political, sovereignty, legislative research centers. economic, social, environmental, cultural, b. Organize a dialogue process with the educational, health, legal and security relevant parliamentary committees to dimensions in order to achieve the study the strategic objectives and key balance between human rights and the premises to prevent violent extremism protection of Lebanon’s national security. and discuss the fundamental role of the In summary, form new public policies legislative authority in achieving these on the basis of the Constitution, the strategic goals and developing social immunity against violent extremism. 28 | The Promotion of Good Governance Pillar 2 | The Promotion Ministry of State for Combating Corruption a. Conduct a national consultative process to discuss anti-corruption mechanisms and the role of the various national institutions so as to boost the trust of citizens in the state's fight against corruption and its pursuit of good governance. b. Work on the implementation of the national anti-corruption plan in collaboration with the concerned ministries. c. Organize national programs and awards to celebrate the most committed staff and departments in combating corruption. d. Organize workshops and consultation programs for municipal councils to support local municipalities in their attempts to develop local anti- corruption plans. e. Organize national programs to raise national awareness against the dangers of the culture of bribery and nepotism.
PILLAR 2 THE PROMOTION OF GOOD GOVERNANCE
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Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Information Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy & Trade Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education & Higher Education Ministry of the Displaced Ministry of Culture Ministry of State for Ministry of Foreign Planning Affairs Affairs & Emigrants Office of the Minister of State for Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Municipalities Ministry of State for Ministry of National Defense Women’s Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Agriculture Displaced Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Tourism Human Rights Affairs
Ministry of Youth & Sports Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Public Health Ministry of State for Combating Corruption
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Pillar 3 | Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law PILLAR 3 JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RULE OF LAW 31
Objectives a. Enforcing the constitution and the law equitably without discrimination. Pillar 3 | Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law b. Respecting human rights as stipulated in international conventions and the Lebanese constitution and following up on their implementation. c. Adopting balanced, fair and sustainable public policies. d. Empowering disadvantaged and marginalized groups. e. Improving the environment of prisons and rehabilitating prisoners to facilitate their integration into society.
Policies Ministry of Education and Higher Ministry of Interior and and Areas of Education Municipalities Activity a. Develop innovative and interactive a. Deepen the concepts of human rights, curricula on human rights principles social justice and respect for diversity that would be mandatory in various through workshops and capacity- levels of basic or tertiary education. building programs for members and staff of the security forces. b. Establish a culture that respects human rights and the rights of the child in b. Building the human-rights-related practice through classroom and non- capacity of prison administrators, classroom activities that would be emphasizing mechanisms, concepts one of the requirements for academic and systems and methods for dealing success. with those accused of crimes related to violent extremism. c. Reform the reality of prisons to prevent Ministry of Culture the spread of violent extremist ideology a. Spread the culture of human rights to prisoners not involved in violent among all men and women. extremist crimes, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice. b. Increase the cultural awareness of prisoners, especially with regard to d. Train and rehabilitate prisoners topics related to non-violence, respect sentenced for crimes related to violent for diversity, and train social and extremism and other crimes in order psychological consultants to fulfill this to integrate them into the society, in task, in cooperation with the Ministries cooperation with the Ministries of of Justice and Interior. Social Affairs and Justice. 32 Pillar 3 | Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law Ministry of National Defense Ministry of Youth and Sports a. Deepen the understanding of human a. Disseminate the culture of the rights concepts, social justice and Constitution and human rights among respect for diversity through workshops young people. and capacity-building programs for b. Organize sports activities in prisons members and staff of the armed forces. and develop sporting values among b. Build the human-rights-related them in order to facilitate their capacities of military prison reintegration into society. administrators, emphasizing mechanisms, concepts and systems and methods for dealing with those accused Ministry of Social Affairs of crimes related to violent extremism. a. Develop programs to train people with special needs and enhance their skills, allowing their full integration into Ministry of Agriculture society in accordance with law No. 220 a. Introduce the principles of human on the rights of persons with special rights in the agricultural technical needs. education curricula b. Take care of juvenile delinquents b. Build the capacity of agricultural and prisoners and study their social extension workers and technical situations and the means of intervention workers at the Ministry of Agriculture to raise their awareness about the to disseminate human rights concepts dangers of violent extremism, as well as to reintegrate them into society c. Spread the culture of human rights in after they have served their sentence, the extension courses of the Ministry in cooperation with the Ministry of d. Enforce laws to prevent child labor in Justice. the agricultural sector and determine Ministry of Public Health the working age according to international conventions a. Emphasize early detection, treatment and social reintegration of persons e. Amend the Labor Code to allow farmers with psychosis. This is a preventive and rural women to benefit from social measure because the medical disorder security of psychosis may lead to psychotic f. Establish a mechanism for resolving episodes that increase persons’ disputes between the landowner and the vulnerability to manipulation (in administrator of the agricultural land relation to their thoughts and acts), which may lead them to become easy g. Activate the role of women in the targets for manipulation by extremist agricultural sector to avoid violent parties. The emphasis will be on the extremism fact that studies show that persons with h. Contribute to the development of the psychosis are in the majority of cases capacities of farmers and fishermen and victims of violence and not those who create jobs for the most marginalized commit violence. The implementation groups 33 Pillar 3 | Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law of this goal shall be consistent with the Ministry of Energy and Water would be National Mental Health Strategy for aligning its strategies and objectives with Lebanon 2015-2020. human rights and with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, which b. Improve the living conditions, identify access to basic services as a right treatment of, and respect for persons in to all. prisons in compliance with the Optional Protocol for the Convention Against Torture (OPCAT), as well as providing necessary health services. This shall Ministry of Justice also be implemented in alignment with a. Intensify education and rehabilitation the National Strategy for Mental Health programs for prisoners to avoid cases and Substance Use in Prisons which will of violent extremism within the prisons be launched in 2018, in collaboration and to facilitate prisoners’ reintegration with the Ministries of Justice, Interior into society. and Municipalities, and Social Affairs. b. Accelerate the implementation of the c. Revise national legislation in order to plan aiming at transferring the prison decriminalize the use of illicit drugs, administration from the Ministry of in compliance with international Interior to the Ministry of Justice. treaties and public health principles, c. Conduct a scientific study drawn from emphasizing that a person with a work in the field to determine whether it substance use disorder is not a criminal is better to separate those in prison for but rather a person who suffers from violent extremism (including juveniles) a medical condition (addiction) and from others, or to mix the groups.. who should be provided with medical care and assistance for recovery and d. Develop training programs for the reintegration in society. Criminalization Judicial Police, social workers, and currently stands as a barrier to the juvenile court judges, in cooperation latter. with the Ministry of Interior, with respect to the following knowledge and skills: Ministry of Industry - Preventing and predicting criminal Widen the scope of the application of laws risks with regard to violent extremism in all factories without discrimination, and related legal procedures. in compliance with the technical, - International judicial cooperation in technological and environmental the prevention of violent extremism. standards identified internationally and legally in order to guarantee public safety - Best practices for dealing with the and cause no harm to citizens and their persons accused of crimes relating to environment. violent extremism. - Human rights and the rule of law in preventing violent extremism. Ministry of Energy and Water - Legal tools to prevent violent In providing equitable and sustainable extremism through digital technology energy and water to all citizens, the and social media. 34 Pillar 3 | Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law e. Examine the prison sector’s Ministry of Labor infrastructure and identify its needs a. Activate the role of the Ministry in in terms of increasing current prison combating child labor and implementing capacity. the relevant Arab and other f. Specify the role of the Ministry international conventions, which would regarding the execution and help to create a comprehensive and implementation of human rights laws, in sound environment that is based on an cooperation with the Ministry of State understanding of developmental issues for Human Rights Affairs. and cares for children, contributing to the development of their mental, g. Consider the possibility of establishing cultural and scientific abilities. rehabilitation centers for minor girls that guarantees a process of social b. Develop a process to resolve disputes inclusion. that may arise between employers, on the one hand, and employees, on the h. Prepare studies on the social other, in private sector institutions and backgrounds of current prisoners and to perform mediation roles to safeguard defendants imprisoned on charges workplace rights of workers through related to violent extremism in an dialogue and mediation under the attempt to understand the backgrounds guidance of the Ministry of Labor. and inclinations of the perpetrators of these crimes and their motives, then to use the findings of the studies when Ministry of State for Women’s designing programs and policies to prevent the involvement of members Affairs of society in any form of violent a. Promote women's participation in the extremism. law enforcement and security sectors i. Establish juvenile detention centers, and improve the level of employment especially in the big cities. of women in security institutions and agencies concerned with the prevention j. Activate, expand and support of violent extremism. alternative measures such as requiring youthful prisoners to engage in public b. Address gender-based violence practiced works activities, because this would by violent extremist organizations. help to reintegrate juveniles and keep c. Amend and extend the standards of them away from violent extremism, in penal systems to include human rights cooperation with the other ministries. violations committed by extremist k. Develop custodial centers such groups, including violations of women's as prisons, detention centers, rights. reformatories and others, in accordance with the principles of human rights, ensuring that these become places for developing prisoners’ skills and facilitating their integration into society. 35 Pillar 3 | Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law Ministry of State for Displaced disciplinary "general requirements" Affairs subject. Partnership is also needed with civil society organizations, supporting a. Conduct a comprehensive survey of the them to play a role in this area. numbers of the displaced population and their humanitarian and social d. Strengthen trust between citizens and conditions in order to deal with this the security institutions entrusted with situation in a productive manner and protecting the rights of individuals reduce its negative impact on Lebanon. and assisting victims of human rights violations by continuous training for b. Rehabilitate the basic and service staff in these institutions about how infrastructure in the refugee-hosting to undertake the tasks assigned to communities at all levels of education, them in a manner that ensures respect hospitalization, transportation, for human rights in accordance with electricity, water and communications. international conventions and Lebanese c. Provide relief services to refugees and laws. displaced persons through United e. Safeguard the independence of the Nations agencies and concerned state judiciary and the development of departments. criminal justice in order to preserve d. Develop host communities and conduct human rights, activate the rehabilitating interventions aimed at reducing role of prisons, and improve the the pressure on local resources, protective mechanisms to assist and thereby contributing to reducing protect juvenile at risk. tensions between refugees and these f. Ensure coordination between all communities. associations concerned with human Ministry of State for Human Rights rights, in cooperation with the Affairs concerned ministries including the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, a. Disseminate a culture based on the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the respect for human rights and an Ministry of Social Affairs and others. awareness of international covenants to which Lebanon is committed as g. Develop individual capacities and raise stated by Article (2) of the Lebanese awareness about human trafficking Constitution. among various groups in society, especially the marginalized and b. Spread information about Lebanese vulnerable groups, such as children, laws dealing with human rights and women, youth and the poorest the penalties that can be incurred for communities and most vulnerable ones, violating them. while empowering them to find proper c. Promote human rights education, job opportunities in collaboration with in partnership with the Ministry of the concerned ministries, civil society Education and Higher Education, to organizations and the private sector. introduce such education as a cross- sectional subject in the school curricula at all stages, and with universities to introduce human rights as a cross- 36 Pillar 3 | Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law PILLAR 3 JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RULE OF LAW
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Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Information Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy & Trade Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education & Higher Education Ministry of the Displaced Ministry of Culture Ministry of State for Ministry of Foreign Planning Affairs Affairs & Emigrants Office of the Minister of State for Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Municipalities Ministry of State for Ministry of National Defense Women’s Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Agriculture Displaced Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Tourism Human Rights Affairs
Ministry of Youth & Sports Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Public Health Ministry of State for Combating Corruption
Strategic Objectives 46 Intersecting Ministries 15 38
| Urban/Rural Development and Engaging Local Communities Pillar 4 | Urban/Rural Development PILLAR 4 URBAN/RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGING LOCAL COMMUNITIES 39
Objectives a. Develop balanced, equitable and sustainable development, economic and financial and Engaging Local Communities Pillar 4 | Urban/Rural Development policies at the national and local levels. b. Consider the developmental balance between regions. c. Develop community participation in local development programs. d. Develop national industries and local handicrafts. e. Monitor urban transformations and predict their effects and implications.
Policies Ministry of Public Works and c. Manage environmental risks by and Areas of Transport reducing environmental pollution and Activity responding productively to risks that a. Achieve balanced development in may arise. all Lebanese regions so that public works are distributed equally among d. Achieve sustainable environmental all regions in order to achieve balance management in order to preserve between urban and rural areas. Lebanon’s natural heritage and natural resources, considering this an integral b. Develop road, land, sea and air traffic part of environmentally sustainable networks in Lebanese regions to achieve development. balanced growth and give priority to marginalized and underprivileged areas that constitute fertile ground for violent Ministry of Culture extremism. a. Achieve equity in cultural development through the promotion Ministry of Environment of cultural activities and programs for marginalized and disadvantaged groups a. Promote adherence to international and regions. conventions and treaties that Lebanon has joined on the preservation of the b. Map national cultural needs, initiatives environment which encompass the and aspirations. principle of the human right to a sound c. Monitor global cultural transformations and healthy environment. and their impact on the national b. Achieve the commitment to cultural reality, in addition to the environmental well-being of opportunities and risks they pose to development projects through the the potential for violent extremism implementation of appropriate at the level of individuals and groups, environmental conditions stipulated especially national transformation by the law in order to limit and control towards urbanism and its relationship to pollution in all ecosystems, including cultural planning aimed at renouncing water, air, soil and biological diversity, violence and extremism. in a consistent manner, and including the sustainable use of natural resources and land. 40 | Urban/Rural Development and Engaging Local Communities Pillar 4 | Urban/Rural Development d. Promote local cultural policies tailored b. Monitor and study population to local cultural needs in light of movements and their causes, organizing regional specificities, in cooperation the state's efforts in this arena, as well with municipalities. as coordinating with the civil society organizations in this regard. c. Develop the Ministry's social Ministry of Interior and services centers as local and national Municipalities development tools in such a way that a. Build local networks with stakeholders, increases their contribution to the schools and local NGOs to interact with prevention of violent extremism, target groups and respond to the needs especially in the most deprived areas. of youth and other individuals at risk of This development includes: violent extremism, in collaboration with - Contributing to supporting and municipalities. building the capacity of the centers to b. Activate the community police by examine, study, discover and identify building networks of trust with the local development needs and problems, community and mechanisms for as well as working on classifying and sustained communication with local prioritizing them. community components - Setting up a mechanism for local consultations and activating the participation of citizens in proposing Ministry of Tourism local development programs and Support domestic tourism programs as overseeing their implementation. a tool for enhancing closer relationships - Developing the capacities of the among regions and as a means for centers to propose local development social and economic support to local projects and supervise their communities. implementation in cooperation with local official and grassroots committees and organizations. Ministry of Social Affairs - Supporting and building the capacity a. Support and develop craft activities, of the centers to provide services especially rural ones, and market them related to the treatment of social widely to increase employment and problems in order to increase local social integration of rural craftsmen. immunity to the narratives of violent extremism. 41 | Urban/Rural Development and Engaging Local Communities Pillar 4 | Urban/Rural Development Ministry of Industry Ministry of Finance a. Develop national industries in all a. Enhance citizens’ trust in society and regions of Lebanon to ensure economic, in the state through mechanisms of social and development stability. public spending and other financial and development policies. b. Implement the new industrial zones project on public land in order to b. Boost the sense of economic and achieve green, advanced and innovative developmental justice among citizens industries in various regions, aiming through public investment policies that at achieving balanced economic take into consideration the balance development with the involvement among regions. It is necessary in this of local communities, in addition context to conduct scientific studies of to setting anti-pollution standards regional development disparities. and promoting the management of c. Take into account the needs of the garbage. These industrial zones shall most deprived areas in developmental be developed with environmentally- expenditure in order to create a social friendly infrastructure after securing environment that is immune to the the necessary funding from specialized narratives of violent extremism. funding entities in order to reduce the real estate costs to industries in order to d. Communicate and interact with citizens secure the necessary services. on local and national priorities of public spending to ensure greater social participation in the decision-making Ministry of Energy and Water relating to development, which helps to restore public trust in the development a. Achieve a developmental balance in the activities of the government and distribution of electricity and water weakens the impact of extremist services and ensure developmental discourse which uses frustration justice which helps prevent the spread relating to the lack of development as a of violent extremist narratives. way to promote individuals’ and groups’ b. Ensure fair access to services, energy disaffection and feeling of isolation and water security, so as to increase from society and the state. the community's immunity to violent extremism. c. Expand infrastructure projects for public water providers, EDL and other public service providers, ensuring the provision of services in all regions. 42 | Urban/Rural Development and Engaging Local Communities Pillar 4 | Urban/Rural Development Ministry of State for Planning Ministry of State for Displaced Affairs Affairs a. Develop national urban policies Build development strategies based to address the consequences of on the concepts of public and private urbanization, which is a structural partnerships, as well as civil society reason for the weakness of public in order to guarantee effective services and developmental inequalities implementation and transparency, while among regions. assessing the prospects of collaboration in the implementation of projects suggested b. Ensure coordination between the in displaced and host communities. Ministry and municipalities to study the means of harmonization between the central and local development plans.
Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) a. Include the objective of preventing violent extremism in all programs organized by the Ministry with local authorities, civil society organizations and the private sector. b. Involve citizens in decision- and policy-making through the digital transformation project and open government in order to reduce the feeling of alienation which is a main cause for resorting to violent extremism. c. Enhance the principles of public service among Lebanon’s public administrators. These principles are based on making administration a tool for active citizenship and working for the benefit of the public. PILLAR 4 URBAN/RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
43 | Urban/Rural Development and Engaging Local Communities Pillar 4 | Urban/Rural Development
Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Information Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy & Trade Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education & Higher Education Ministry of the Displaced Ministry of Culture Ministry of State for Ministry of Foreign Planning Affairs Affairs & Emigrants Office of the Minister of State for Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Municipalities Ministry of State for Ministry of National Defense Women’s Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Agriculture Displaced Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Tourism Human Rights Affairs
Ministry of Youth & Sports Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Public Health Ministry of State for Combating Corruption
Strategic Objectives 31 Intersecting Ministries 12 44
| Gender Equality and Empowering Women Equality and Empowering Pillar 5 | Gender PILLAR 5 GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWERING WOMEN 45
Objectives a. Raise women's awareness on their constitutional and legal rights and on the Women Equality and Empowering Pillar 5 | Gender risks of violent extremism at the individual and family levels. b. Amend legislation relating to women so as to achieve justice and eliminate all forms of discrimination against them. c. Encourage women's participation in social, cultural and development activities. d. Encourage women's participation in decision-making and policy-making processes.
Policies Ministry of Economy and Trade d. Network with the concerned and Areas of departments and institutions to amend Create an ecosystem that encourages Activity the Labor Law in terms of its coverage entrepreneurship among youth and within the provisions of male and women. female workers in the agricultural and food sector Ministry of Culture a. Support the cultural development of Ministry of Tourism women and girls and facilitate their a. Describe the contribution of women in participation in various cultural the tourism sector. activities in all regions. b. Empower women by making use of their b. Encourage programs that showcase capacities and increasing their economic the creativity of women and girls in all productivity in the tourism sector. cultural fields. c. Support entrepreneurship for women in c. Change preconceived stereotypes about various tourism activities. women and promote a culture of gender equality. Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of Agriculture a. Support women's participation and awareness programs on the impact of a. Support the implementation of social violent extremist thought on individuals and economic development programs and families in cooperation with the for rural women Ministry of State for Women's Affairs. b. Enable the role of women in eco- b. Develop programs to empower women tourism and their role in traditional in order to ensure their participation in food processing and national heritage economic life. c. Introduce the concept of gender c. Implement projects to support equality in agricultural curricula women in rural and disadvantaged communities. 46 | Gender Equality and Empowering Women Equality and Empowering Pillar 5 | Gender d. Improve the conditions of women d. Enhance the rule of law and gender prisoners and provide them with equality by amending and repealing assistance to facilitate their discriminatory legislation and reintegration into society. guaranteeing women access to justice, in cooperation with governmental e. Provide education on basic concepts institutions, civil society organizations and principles for the empowerment and the private sector. of women, achievement of equality and prevention of violence against women. e. Promote women's participation in decision-making and policy-making at the local and national levels. Ministry of Industry f. Support Lebanese women’s Monitoring the implementation of the representation at regional and regional project for empowering women in international levels. entrepreneurship in partnership with the g. Encourage the participation of United Nations. women and their access to leadership positions in representative bodies, political parties, trade unions, civil Ministry of State for Women’s society organizations, economic Affairs entrepreneurship and public a. Integrate the concepts of gender institutions. equality into the monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs, procedures and practices related to the Ministry of State for Displaced prevention of violent extremism, based Affairs on scientific research and an accurate a. Empower and train women in host and diagnosis of Lebanese realities. displaced areas on life skills, conflict b. Research the conditions and resolution and vocational skills, in order characteristics of the social to allow them to protect themselves environment that make women and their families against all forms of prone to accepting the discourse of violence and exploitation violent extremism and engage with its b. Provide psychosocial support to organizations. displaced women and host areas. c. Study the strategies of violent extremist organizations aimed at recruiting women, manipulating gender equality standards and using their own stereotypes about women. PILLAR 5 GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWERING WOMEN
47 | Gender Equality and Empowering Women Equality and Empowering Pillar 5 | Gender
Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Information Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy & Trade Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education & Higher Education Ministry of the Displaced Ministry of Culture Ministry of State for Ministry of Foreign Planning Affairs Affairs & Emigrants Office of the Minister of State for Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Municipalities Ministry of State for Ministry of National Defense Women’s Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Agriculture Displaced Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Tourism Human Rights Affairs
Ministry of Youth & Sports Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Public Health Ministry of State for Combating Corruption
Strategic Objectives 22 Intersecting Ministries 8 48
Pillar 6 | Education, Training and Skills Development PILLAR 6 EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT 49
Objectives a. Develop educational curricula at all levels to protect youth from the risks of violent Pillar 6 | Education, Training and Skills Development extremism and spread awareness among those involved in the educational process. b. Develop creative and intellectual skills among young people. c. Develop training programs to make young people more responsive to market needs and job opportunities.
Policies Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Education and Higher and Areas of Education Activity Train specialists in public entities in early detection skills so they can recognize a. Develop educational curricula to violent-extremist-related material that is provide students with skills to prevent broadcast on social media. them from falling victim to violent extremism, through:
Ministry of Environment - Cognitive skills: Critical analysis and thinking, problem-solving skills, a. Disseminate environmental awareness awareness of local, national and global and knowledge about environmental challenges and issues, including the issues and problems as well as the extent of overlap and interlinkages. reasons behind them, through the - Social and emotional skills: dissemination of environmental Recognizing, respecting and facts and information. Consider understanding the characteristics of environmentally unsustainable behavior the various forms of diversity, as well as a form of violence that could lead to as the establishment of the philosophy violent extremism. of education for nonviolence that b. Enhance cooperation and partnership includes peaceful communication, the between the public and private sectors, concept of miseducation, alternatives including educational, media and to punishment, etc. non-governmental organizations, with - Behavioral skills, including a view to developing environmental constructive dialogue skills that education programs, including involve interactive behavior during awareness and concepts of sustainable dialogue, the free expression of environmental development. differences, and a culture of positive c. Embed awareness about environmental communication. concepts in educational curricula and b. Include religious education courses update it regularly, in cooperation with that include teaching the common the Ministry of Education and Higher denominators of all religions to all the Education. students without exception. c. Facilitate access to vocational/ technical education, emphasizing the importance of this type of education 50 Pillar 6 | Education, Training and Skills Development in the labor market as one of the most institutions within the community to important means of social integration organize events and programs that in marginalized and disadvantaged increase students' awareness of their communities. immediate environment. d. Establish an early warning system and g. Strengthen the link between schools direct intervention vis-a-vis signs and and their social environments and behaviors of early extremism among organize extracurricular activities students, rehabilitate educational for students that will improve their institutions for early detection and surrounding environment and serve as constructive intervention, and involve means of training and skills acquisition relevant local actors such as the for them. municipalities.
e. Incorporate the foundations of Ministry of Culture education on nonviolence within university curricula as a core subject in a. Develop programs to explore the all disciplines. talents of students and develop their creative abilities, especially f. Provide certification for and build in the most disadvantaged areas in the capacities of teachers, principals terms of development and income, and social affair officers in schools, in cooperation with the Ministry of given the importance of their personal Education and Higher Education. and cognitive readiness which is an essential part of the educational process b. Design and implement programs to that prevents violent extremism. The increase students' cultural awareness, training requirements include: especially in relation to accepting diversity and respecting others, in - Awareness about the need to cooperation with the Ministry of renounce marginalization, disregard, Education and Higher Education. stereotyping, and to respect diversity and difference, get to know other c. Support studies on the discourse of cultures and respect human diversity violent extremism, its characteristics, in general. its claims and motives, and its attractiveness for some people, in order - Awareness about the mechanisms by to dissect it and explain the corrupt which networks or student groups foundations in which it is grounded adopt and form violent extremist and identify the cultural mechanisms ideology within the educational necessary to prevent it, as well as the institution and mechanisms of role of cultural policy in making the prevention and treatment. society immune to it. - The importance of networks d. Consolidate the values of national and cooperation among schools, belonging and citizenship among universities and cultural and arts students in schools and universities. 51 Pillar 6 | Education, Training and Skills Development Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Tourism Municipalities Introduce students to various Lebanese a. Study and analyze the psychological, cultures and traditions, bring them social and economic backgrounds of closer to each other and break down the prisoners accused of crimes of violent fear of the other groups in society, be extremism. these distant or merely different, in the future through tourism trips and cultural b. Build the capacities of municipalities programs as part of the compulsory and raise awareness of violent school curricula, in cooperation with extremism and its risks, as well as early the Ministry of Education and Higher warning mechanisms. Education. Ministry of Youth and Sports Ministry of National Defense Disseminate the knowledge of early a. Strengthen and protect all social warning mechanisms concerning the institutions and individuals against symptoms of violent extremism and violent extremism by encouraging ways to address these and involve youth scientific research on the root causes in the awareness process by training and conditions that contribute to the and building the capacities of the youth emergence of this ideology. sector’s employees and departments in the various state institutions. b. Train and provide certification for members and officers of the armed forces in mechanisms to prevent violent Ministry of Social Affairs extremism and ways to predict early signs and messages of extremism. a. Educate students about the importance of volunteering and community c. Organize awareness programs and participation in their cities, villages, lectures in universities on the role of the and their school or university’s military in promoting civil peace. neighborhood in order to deepen their ties with their communities, in cooperation with the Ministry of Ministry of Agriculture Education and Higher Education. Raise awareness about agricultural b. Empower economically poor families and food wealth in the framework of and provide job opportunities for some sustainable development and management of their members, in order to remove of natural resources through the them from the cycle of poverty and Ministry's programs, the agricultural integrate them into society. guidance and the forests’ centers, and amend the curricula in the eleven agricultural schools affiliated with the Ministry. 52 Pillar 6 | Education, Training and Skills Development c. Cooperate with welfare institutions c. Based on scientific evidence and specialized in child care (under 18 the evaluation of their effectiveness years) to provide shelter, education in the Lebanese context, develop and vocational training services for and implement life skills education orphans and those with difficult social programs adapted to the local context, situations, to qualify them for decent in collaboration with the Ministries of work opportunities and raise their Education and Social Affairs. awareness about the values of social d. Build the capacity of health workers in diversity, tolerance and respect for various sectors on the mechanisms for others, and to reject the narratives of early detection of violent extremism and violent extremism. ways to deal with it effectively. e. Develop programs for rehabilitation Ministry of Public Health and social reintegration, supervise their implementation, and participate a. Implement programs aimed at the in organizing interventions for the promotion, development and protection prevention and response to substance of early childhood - including those use disorders on all levels, in coherence programs that aim at promoting the with the “Inter-ministerial Substance expression of feelings, the acceptance Use Response Strategy for Lebanon and respect for others, and the 2021-2016”. acceptance of diversity - which positively affect the social achievements of children and their mental health Ministry of Industry and well-being later in life. This shall be implemented in cooperation with a. Cooperate with universities, institutes the Ministries of Social Affairs and and schools in increasing the awareness Education. about the importance of Lebanese industries in formal curricula. b. Evaluate the effectiveness of life- skills education programs that are b. Conduct studies that aim to identify currently implemented in schools and the competences which graduates of in psychosocial support programs vocational institutes and universities before their scale-up, as part of shall acquire in order to obtain jobs in the implementation of the “Inter- the industrial sector and linking these ministerial Substance Use Response to curricula. Strategy for Lebanon 2021-2016” c. Organize workshops, seminars, launched by the Ministries of Public scientific conferences and research Health, Social Affairs, Interior and in order to spread innovative and Municipalities, Justice, Education and environmentally friendly industrial Higher Education in December 2016. thinking. d. Form partnerships between public and private sectors in order to activate practical training for students in factories. 53 Pillar 6 | Education, Training and Skills Development Ministry of Justice Ministry of State for Displaced Cooperate with the Ministry of Education Affairs and Higher Education about situations Implement psychosocial support facing juveniles under threat of violent programs for displaced children in extremism, and train social workers on primary, intermediate and secondary social and legal measures necessary to education, and activate vocational and prevent violent extremism, in cooperation technical training, in cooperation with with the other ministries. the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Social Affairs, and concerned authorities. Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Ministry of State for Combating Organize programs to stimulate innovation for youth and their Corruption participation in administrative Educate students against corrupt development through working practices and their relation to the on partnerships between public risks of violent extremism through the administration institutions and organization of curricular and extra- universities. curricular educational programs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Ministry of State for Women’s
Affairs a. Develop women's professional skills through education and training programs, so as to increase their employment opportunities and economic integration, in cooperation with the concerned ministries, the private sector and civil society organizations. b. Raise awareness of women-especially housewives-on the dangers of the ideology of violent extremism for their family members and provide them with knowledge and skills to detect early signs of violent extremism, in cooperation with the Ministries of Education, Culture and Social Affairs. 54 Pillar 6 | Education, Training and Skills Development PILLAR 6 EDUCATION, TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
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Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Information Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy & Trade Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education & Higher Education Ministry of the Displaced Ministry of Culture Ministry of State for Ministry of Foreign Planning Affairs Affairs & Emigrants Office of the Minister of State for Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Municipalities Ministry of State for Ministry of National Defense Women’s Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Agriculture Displaced Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Tourism Human Rights Affairs
Ministry of Youth & Sports Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Public Health Ministry of State for Combating Corruption
Strategic Objectives 40 Intersecting Ministries 17 56
| Economic Development and JobPillar 7 | Economic Development Creation PILLAR 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION 57
Objectives a. Develop fiscal, tax and industrial policies that stimulate sustainable economic and JobPillar 7 | Economic Development Creation development, achieve developmental justice and create more job opportunities. b. Address all forms of economic inequality and poverty through economic and financial development policies and plans, especially marginalized and disadvantaged groups and regions. c. Encourage innovation, creativity and capacity building, especially among young people and women, enabling them to participate in the labor market. d. Develop a stimulating economic environment for entrepreneurship at national and local levels in partnership with private and civil sectors.
Policies Ministry of Telecommunications c. Establish incubators in various and Areas of regions, especially in marginalized Open the way for online entrepreneurship Activity and disadvantaged ones, to support to provide jobs for young people and and qualify innovative entrepreneurs, facilitate their access to knowledge especially youth and women. economy mechanisms and digital entrepreneurship models. d. Support programs to raise awareness on the risks of violent extremism and partner with the private sector Ministry of Public Works and to communicate with employees, Transport consumers or service users to raise awareness via counter-messages Spread messages promoting social peace, and alternative messages to violent respect for diversity and building social extremism. trust among citizens and groups and with the state institutions through the e. Organize training programs for youth to use of road, land, sea and air networks as provide them with the skills required by communication platforms. the labor market. f. Conduct an interactive consultative process with all youth groups to Ministry of Economy and Trade raise awareness about the role of the a. Create an enabling economic climate Ministry in protecting and promoting for entrepreneurship, especially among the national economy, in addition to youth and women. identifying their development priorities. b. Increase opportunities for youth access g. Design policies of rapid economic to the loan market and investment and development intervention in less financing. advantaged and marginalized areas to enhance the role of the State in these areas. 58 | Economic Development and JobPillar 7 | Economic Development Creation h. Examine the reality of economic Ministry of Culture inequality and propose policies a. Establish incubators for small and necessary to address its causes and deal medium-sized industries and cultural with them in a strategic manner. initiatives, especially those that help i. Encourage labor-intensive create jobs in the cultural field and infrastructure projects to provide more contribute to the prosperity of social jobs and improve the level of public capital and the national knowledge services. economy. j. Invest in the infrastructure required to b. Cooperate with the private sector develop a knowledge-and-innovation- and strengthen partnerships between based economy as a current and future- the private and public sectors for the oriented economic lever of the economy. promotion of cultural development by activating social responsibility within the private sector. Ministry of Environment c. Support the Directorate of Cultural a. Create natural reserves in order to Industries and Knowledge Economy maintain the ecological system and with capacity-building programs biological diversity. and field visits to identify the actual circumstances of the existing b. Involve local communities in supporting knowledge economy and investment natural preservation by creating mechanisms in developed countries. job opportunities for communities surrounding nature preserves, and the implementation of supporting projects Ministry of Agriculture like environmental tourism. a. Promote food security and encourage agricultural policies that support the Ministry of Education and Higher agricultural production necessary to Education satisfy the food needs of the citizens due to the impact of the food security Restructure educational curricula and situation on social stability and the systems to suit the requirements of conducive environment that food the labor market in order to eliminate insecurity provides for the rise of the frustrations resulting from the violent extremism. long periods of unemployment after completion of various academic degrees, b. Target smallholder farmers and without compromising the educational introduce them to agricultural practices and cultural components that help to that increase the productivity of their build awareness and expand the horizons fields and their incomes. of young people. c. Adopt policies and programs for the financial integration of farmers, targeting women and youth in particular. 59 | Economic Development and JobPillar 7 | Economic Development Creation Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Industry Create job opportunities for youth to a. Organize current industrial zones and deepen their involvement in society by guarantee the establishment of similar promoting tourism investment in the zones in all Lebanese regions in order various regions. to create thousands of job opportunities for youth and minimize migration. b. Issue new legislation that aims at Ministry of Youth and Sports stimulating industries and amending a. Develop programs and policies to current legislation such as the industrial combat unemployment and disguised merging act and the factories stimulus unemployment and reduce the time gap act which promotes the usage of between graduation and entry into the alternative and renewable energy labor market. sources and the law for exempting industrial products from %50 of the b. Develop a digital communication income tax. mechanism to disseminate updated information on the specializations c. Promote local consumption of domestic required by the labor market and products. showcase the required job opportunities in cooperation with the private sector, economic representative bodies, civil Ministry of Energy and Water society organizations and various state Supply electricity and water in a institutions. sustainable manner in order to support c. Form a standing coordination business entrepreneurship and minimize committee between the Ministries of the lost opportunity of investments that Education and Higher Education, Labor, occurs due to the absence of necessary Economy, and Finance to follow up on electricity and infrastructure. This also and evaluate the labor market and its shall improve the livelihood and economic requirements. conditions of citizens.
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of Justice a. Create opportunities to market and sell Create employment opportunities for crafts and traditional project products former prisoners and provide them with by increasing their participation in vocational training and technical and exhibitions inside and outside Lebanon. vocational rehabilitation to facilitate b. Establish economic projects in the their integration into the labor market, regions classified as poor, thus leading in cooperation with the Ministries of to the creation of jobs and income Industry, Agriculture and Labor. generation for the people of these areas. 60 | Economic Development and JobPillar 7 | Economic Development Creation Ministry of Labor Ministry of the Displaced Address decisively the problem of Develop a national map for the unemployment and seek to create jobs rehabilitation of infrastructure in order and increase the operational capacity of to assess the situation and accelerate the the national economy through increased reconstruction process. coordination among the ministries concerned, the private sector and civil society organizations, as well as the Ministry of State for Planning development of the work and investment Affairs environment in Lebanon, making it a. Improve the utilization of resources, in more attractive to national, Arab and cooperation with various development international investments. institutions such as the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) and the related ministries. Ministry of Finance b. Examine the reality of developmental a. Maintain financial stability in the balance and means to implement it, and country, as it is a fundamental pillar of the necessary development policies and social stability. tools. b. Support economic growth and improve the distribution of wealth and welfare through the expenditure of public Office of the Minister of State for revenues on basic infrastructure and Administrative Reform (OMSAR) services related to the development process. a. Develop the digital transformation project to the level of open government, c. Highlight the importance of having which provides the citizen with a sense of justice and equality, which interactive participation in the positively affects the immunity decision-making and policy-making of society to the risks of violent processes, thus easing the feeling of extremism. This can be achieved by marginalization which is one of the following policies of tax justice, which reasons behind violent extremism. is one of the manifestations of justice development efforts through national b. Organize programs to stimulate decision-making on socially-sensitive youth innovation and youth’s tax patterns that would achieve the participation in administrative reform objectives of the society. through partnership between public administration institutions and universities. 61 | Economic Development and JobPillar 7 | Economic Development Creation Ministry of State for Women’s Ministry of State for Combating Affairs Corruption Empower women and develop their a. Organize a national awareness and capacities through long-term strategic consultation process on the national programs, through ensuring women's budget, its contents and mechanisms access to economic resources and by which it is developed. empowerment and independence in b. Activate anti-corruption plans and order to increase human capital within programs which would increase society, and to address problems Lebanon's classification according to such as unemployment, poverty and the indicators of transparency, doing marginalization that can be the main business and competitiveness, leading driving factors behind the growth of to increased Arab and international violent extremism. investment, increasing employment opportunities and raising the economic growth rate. Ministry of State for Displaced Affairs a. Provide job opportunities for Lebanese youth to reduce unemployment, especially in communities hosting displaced persons, in cooperation with the relevant ministries. b. Organize the labor of the displaced in compliance with the relevant regulations, and the utilizations of the skills of displaced people in the various sectors with specific standards. 62 | Economic Development and JobPillar 7 | Economic Development Creation PILLAR 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION
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Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Information Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy & Trade Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education & Higher Education Ministry of the Displaced Ministry of Culture Ministry of State for Ministry of Foreign Planning Affairs Affairs & Emigrants Office of the Minister of State for Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Municipalities Ministry of State for Ministry of National Defense Women’s Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Agriculture Displaced Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Tourism Human Rights Affairs
Ministry of Youth & Sports Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Public Health Ministry of State for Combating Corruption
Strategic Objectives 49 Intersecting Ministries 21 64
Pillar 8 | Strategic Communications, Informatics and Social Media PILLAR 8 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATICS AND SOCIALMEDIA 65
Objectives a. Use all state, private and civil institutions as partners for raising awareness against Pillar 8 | Strategic Communications, Informatics and Social Media the risks of violent extremism. b. Use the Internet to increase the public’s awareness about the values of moderation, social diversity, tolerance, the risks of violent extremism and the dissemination of the values of critical and creative thinking. c. Use all traditional and modern means of communication to support the culture of the state and highlight the role of its institutions, especially the army and the security forces, in the fight against violent extremism. d. Prevent the use of the Internet as a platform for promoting ideas relating to violent extremism.
Policies Ministry of Telecommunications of counter-narratives and alternative and Areas of narratives and narratives in the face of a. Monitor and prevent extremist content Activity the narratives of extremist thought. on the Internet by strategically collaborating with service providers e. Publish electronic content, games, and telecommunication companies etc. which help develop critical and to ensure that they are committed to open thinking that respects others and preventing extremist accounts on the devalues hatred and violent extremism Internet, deleting extremist content and narratives. modifying service delivery rules and contracts to ensure that participants adhere to human rights principles and Ministry of Information refrain from posting any extremist a. Focus on countering the ideology and content. narratives of violent extremism on all b. Define the meaning of extremist media. content on the Internet and the b. Disseminate alternative and counter- extent and scope of its spread through extremist media messages in traditional collaboration between government and digital media outlets. agencies and research centers. c. Produce a series of programs and c. Build the capacity of individuals and dramatic works focusing on social civil society organizations to respond cohesion, national identity, the role to the materials that promote violent of the state and building trust, given extremism on the Internet and seek to their obvious impact on the behavior eliminate these materials by contacting of viewers in facing crises and gaining the service providers. a deep understanding of the dangers of d. Ensure that governmental bodies, civil violent extremism. society organizations and citizens use the Internet and other means of communication for the dissemination 66 Pillar 8 | Strategic Communications, Informatics and Social Media d. Prevent hatred and violent speeches family and mothers in particular on from spreading to the media and social the early detection of signs of violent media, in cooperation with the various extremism and necessary ways to media outlets. confront it and as well as effective dialogue and coordination with school e. Organize training and dialogue teachers to prevent the effects of violent programs for the people in charge of extremist speech on students. preparing and presenting talk shows and news programs on how to cover c. Interact with the social environment the issues of violent extremism, by emphasizing the social roles of in cooperation with the relevant school and university students through ministries. voluntary programs aimed at interacting with their surroundings in cities, f. Organize media programs and materials villages, municipalities, commercial focusing on respect for national centers, etc., and cooperating with civil diversity and the principles of dialogue. society to organize non-formal and g. Highlight literature and the results extra-curricular educational programs of scientific research that address the aimed at providing students with the causes and risks of violent extremism, knowledge and skills necessary to in cooperation with scientific research protect them from violent extremism. institutions. h. Produce and disseminate materials Ministry of Culture targeting children and youth on a case-by-case basis, in order to promote Increase cultural content about the ideas of social cohesion, identity and prevention of violent extremism to citizenship, and a respect for diversity raise awareness of the role of media, and productive dialogue. communication and social media, in cooperation with the Ministries of Telecommunications and Information. Ministry of Education and Higher Education Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a. Include media and informatic-related Emigrants content within the as a way to promote responsible communication based on a. Coordinate cooperative efforts between principles of safe Internet and data Lebanon and other countries and handling. international organizations about the prevention of violent extremism and b. Interact with families through document international partnerships awareness-raising programs for the that can help implement the policies and programs of the Strategy. 67 Pillar 8 | Strategic Communications, Informatics and Social Media b. Highlight Lebanese efforts to prevent Ministry of National Defense violent extremism in regional a. Implement strategic communication and international forums to help programs with citizens to deliver exchange experiences with the various messages against violent extremism international actors. and highlight the pivotal role of the c. Contribute to the dissemination of Lebanese army and armed forces counter-extremism messages among in protecting national stability the Lebanese diaspora and to visitors and public safety and to prevent to Lebanese embassies worldwide, in possible risks resulting from violent cooperation with the Ministries of extremism behavior, in cooperation Telecommunications and Information. with the Ministries of Information and d. Contribute to the prevention of Telecommunications. extremist content on social media b. Study and analyze extremist narratives and the Internet, in coordination and discourse circulated on social with countries and international media, and establish a mechanism organizations and international service of direct interaction to prevent provider companies. such messages from going viral on the Internet and other means of communication, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Telecommunications and Municipalities scientific research institutions. a. Communicate strategically with citizens to deliver messages that Ministry of Tourism counter and offer alternative images to the messages of violent extremism, a. Introduce students, from their early highlighting the pivotal role of security primary years, to the components of forces in protecting national stability society and educate them on the value and the rule of law and preventing of diversity and respect for the diverse potential risks from violent extremism, cultures and traditions in Lebanon, in in cooperation with the Ministries of order to increase national and moral Information and Telecommunications. immunity to violent extremism, in cooperation with the Ministry of b. Respond to the narratives of violent Education and Higher Education and extremism on social media and offer the Ministry of Culture. counter-narratives, in cooperation with the Ministry of Telecommunications b. Broadcast messages of dialogue, and the relevant ministries. renouncing violence and preventing violent extremism in tourist sites, airports and private sector tourism companies. 68 Pillar 8 | Strategic Communications, Informatics and Social Media Ministry of Youth and Sports Ministry of Public Health a. Spread a culture of cooperation and As the Ministry of Public Health is diversity, rejection of violence, and concerned with the social determinants of respect for others, and strengthen health, it will participate with the relevant sports culture through sports centers parties in the implementation of the below and clubs. recommendations: b. Develop strategic communication a. Develop a data-bank on the impact of programs to disseminate messages public health on violent extremism, in of social integration and renounce collaboration with national and global violent extremism, in cooperation research centers. with the Ministries of Information and b. Use media to promote the role of health Telecommunications. policies in the protection of society and in the development of its immunity to violent extremism. Ministry of Social Affairs a. Promote a culture of diversity, acceptance of others and prevention of Ministry of Industry violent extremism. Reach out to citizens through surveying b. Raise parents' awareness on the early the public to evaluate services offered warning signs of violent extremism by the Ministry of Industry in order to in their children, how to deal with identify gaps and measure the satisfaction them and coordinate with the school, of citizens, and hence, take necessary university or social center, as well reform and corrective measures when as with other official and social needed. institutions to address these signs and immunize chidren and youth in the future. Ministry of Energy and Water c. Raise awareness on the dangers of a. Raise citizens' awareness about the violent extremism and the importance Ministry's role and strategies in the of early detection of its signs and development and delivery of public associated behaviors and deviations, services by using digital means such as addiction and domestic violence, of communication in cooperation through the use of social media. with the Ministries of Information, Telecommunications, and Education d. Identify disadvantaged and and Higher Education. marginalized households by using accurate digital systems and databases. b. Developi interactive technological systems between the Ministry and citizens for the improvement of service provision. 69 Pillar 8 | Strategic Communications, Informatics and Social Media Ministry of Justice Office of the Minister of State for a. Use the departments, courts and all the Administrative Reform (OMSAR) premises of the Ministry of Justice, as a. Link the Digital Transformation Project spaces for interaction with the public with the goal of preventing violent and to distribute awareness-raising extremism by including electronic materials about the risks of violent violence and terrorism prevention extremism. programs and systems. b. Establish means of communication and legal awareness of the dangers of b. Develop the digital transformation violent extremism and the relevant project to the level of open government, reporting mechanisms by using which provides the citizens with an various communication technologies interactive participation in decision- (telephone support lines, websites and making and policy-making, which social media), in coordination with the reduces the sense of marginalization, Information Unit of the Ministry of which is one of the reasons for resorting Justice. to violent extremism. c. Raise awareness against the risks of violent extremism and increase the number of media messages aimed at Ministry of State for Women’s countering it, in cooperation with the Affairs Ministries of Communications and Information. a. Develop an educational information strategy to promote the role of women in society by highlighting the Ministry of Labor success stories and achievements of Lebanese women and encouraging the a. Use social media and information development of information programs technology to connect employers with that emphasize women's leadership young people to introduce them to capacities and participation in the available job opportunities. decision-making process; support b. Conduct surveys that clarify the training of media professionals in patterns and trends of the labor market the production of entertainment and and the skills required and complete the educational programs that focus on establishment of a database linking job gender equality. seekers and job providers. b. Develop communication strategies and use various multimedia vehicles to change societal stereotypes about Ministry of Finance women and promote women's self- Adopt a broad social communication confidence. policy that increases the community's awareness of the basic developmental role of state institutions, the principles of decision-making and the mechanism of organized participation in its production. 70 Pillar 8 | Strategic Communications, Informatics and Social Media Ministry of State for Displaced Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs Affairs a. Use digital means of communication a. Organize awareness-raising activities on to change the stereotypical image of the dangers of violent extremism, under displaced people to reduce tensions and the auspices and with the participation of divisions between them and their host the President of the Republic. communities. b. Communicate messages against violence b. Organize rounds of public dialogue and violent extremist behavior that between media and host communities support social stability, public safety and the displaced in order to share and the role of the state in ensuring it, concerns and increase public awareness in cooperation with the Ministries of about the centrality and dignity of the Information and Telecommunications. human being and the importance of state sovereignty.
Ministry of State for Combating Ministry of State for Human Rights Corruption Affairs a. Organize information programs to a. Promote human rights communication promote ways and principles to combat and education through the use of all corruption and raise national awareness forms of media, advertisements and about these principles, in cooperation social media. with the Ministry of Information. b. Spread awareness about the work of b. Organize cultural events and programs government departments and how to educate citizens about the dangers to complete formalities required for of corrupt practices and their adverse receiving services, thus raising the effects on society and its stability, awareness of citizens about their rights in cooperation with the Ministry of and mechanisms of accountability Culture. when employees do not fulfill their duty, which will enhance trust c. Emphasize the role of ICT in establishing between citizens and the state and its trust in public administration or digital institutions. governance. PILLAR 8 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATICS AND SOCIALMEDIA
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Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Information Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy & Trade Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education & Higher Education Ministry of the Displaced Ministry of Culture Ministry of State for Ministry of Foreign Planning Affairs Affairs & Emigrants Office of the Minister of State for Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Municipalities Ministry of State for Ministry of National Defense Women’s Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Agriculture Displaced Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Tourism Human Rights Affairs
Ministry of Youth & Sports Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Public Health Ministry of State for Combating Corruption
Strategic Objectives 55 Intersecting Ministries 22 72
| Empowering YouthPillar 9 | Empowering PILLAR 9 EMPOWERING YOUTH 73
Objectives a. Introduce the public to the efforts made by the State to empower young people and YouthPillar 9 | Empowering the opportunities available to intensify and strengthen these efforts. b. Involve young people in the decision-making process at all levels so that they may fulfill themselves, allowing society to benefit from their views. c. Strengthen the personal capacities of young people so as to facilitate their integration into society and the labor market.
Policies Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Environment and Areas of Activity a. Increase electronic communication Develop the agricultural sector and train between government institutions young people in rural areas in agricultural and young people on the Internet and methods and entrepreneurial and life social media as this will enhance trust skills that are necessary for an effective between the citizens and the state. economic participation in this sector, which will help to create job opportunities b. Build the capacity and raise awareness for young people and reduce the risks of of young people in the field of safe their involvement in violent extremism. internet through the design and implementation of training programs in universities and schools related to the safe practice and use of social media Ministry of Agriculture and other electronic media. Develop the agricultural sector and train young people in rural areas in agricultural methods and entrepreneurial and life Ministry of Economy and Trade skills that are necessary for an effective economic participation in this sector, a. Increase the opportunities of youth which will help to create job opportunities access to the loan market and for young people and reduce the risks of investment financing their involvement in violent extremism. b. Organize training programs for youth to provide them with the required skills in the labor market Ministry of Tourism c. Conduct an interactive consultative Train Lebanese youth to qualify them process with all youth groups to raise to access the tourism sector, taking into their awareness about the role of the account national tourism resources in the Ministry in protecting and promoting various governorates, in cooperation with the national economy as well as the private tourism sector. identifying their development priorities. 74 | Empowering YouthPillar 9 | Empowering Ministry of Youth and Sports Ministry of Social Affairs a. Improve the skills of young people a. Encourage the spirit of volunteering and qualify them to start their and volunteer camps to develop youth’s entrepreneurial projects by developing capabilities and strengthen their civic incubators and centers for training and engagement. creativity. b. Develop employment skills among b. Encourage volunteering among young young people by supporting their small people through voluntary programs projects under the supervision of civil aimed at community service and society organizations and universities. constructive interaction to contribute c. Increase opportunities for youth to to solving the problems of local engage in sports and sports activities development in cooperation with and have a sense of sportsmanship municipalities and the Ministry of through the establishment of sports Education and Higher Education. facilities in all regions. c. Enhance the participation of young people in the decision-making process, in cooperation with the Ministry of Ministry of Industry Education and Higher Education and a. Increase the financial support for the Ministry of Telecommunications. programs of the Lebanese Industrial d. Explore the viewpoints of young Research Achievements (LIRA) which people about public issues, especially introduce financial and technical the narratives of violent extremism by support that allows engineering and conducting surveys and field research. science students to implement projects that could benefit craftsmen and e. Emphasize and anchor values of industries, while linking the academic teamwork and cooperation among youth and industrial sectors in Lebanon through the organization of sports through meeting the needs of research events and athletic competitions for for and development of Lebanese young people. industries. f. Promote messages of respect for b. Organize training for universities’ national diversity and rejection of students through preparing a directory violent extremism through major sports for factories that are willing to offer events, especially in basketball and training and internship opportunities football. to link students’ theoretical knowledge g. Support and promote sports initiatives with such practical activities. aimed at renouncing violence and preventing extremism, in cooperation with the private sports sector. 75 | Empowering YouthPillar 9 | Empowering Ministry of Labor Ministry of State for Displaced Bridge the gap between formal education Affairs and the skills required by the labor market Implement awareness and personal through training programs designed for capacity-building programs for displaced youth, in cooperation with the Ministry and Lebanese youth in host communities of Education and Higher Education, to enhance social cohesion among them the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the and enable them to engage in the labor Ministry of Social Affairs, etc.Sports, the market in order to protect them against Ministry of Social Affairs, etc. the attractions of the discourse of violent extremism.
Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs Organize programs aimed at stimulating creativity among young people and Participate in the organization of their participation in administrative consultation sessions with youth and development and public administration various groups of society to discuss by establishing a partnership between the priorities required for preventing public administration institutions and violent extremism and the role of the universities. various state institutions in this process, in cooperation with the concerned ministries. Ministry of State for Women Affairs Involve young men and women in decision-making at the local and national levels, including in peace processes and conflict resolution activities. 76 | Empowering YouthPillar 9 | Empowering PILLAR 9 E MPOWERING YOUTH
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Ministry of Telecommunications Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Public Works & Transport Ministry of Energy & Water
Ministry of Information Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Economy & Trade Ministry of Labor
Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education & Higher Education Ministry of the Displaced Ministry of Culture Ministry of State for Ministry of Foreign Planning Affairs Affairs & Emigrants Office of the Minister of State for Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reform (OMSAR) Municipalities Ministry of State for Ministry of National Defense Women’s Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Agriculture Displaced Affairs
Ministry of State for Ministry of Tourism Human Rights Affairs
Ministry of Youth & Sports Ministry of State for Presidency Affairs
Ministry of Social Affairs Ministry of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Public Health Ministry of State for Combating Corruption
Strategic Objectives 22 Intersecting Ministries 13 78 Conclusion third CONCLUSION 79 Conclusion Based on the identification of goals and - Each program or project shall identify areas of activity in the nine pillars agreed the monitoring and evaluation upon by the ministries, the National mechanism and indicators that show its Coordinator, in cooperation with each impact on its target group. ministry, will turn these pillars into action - Periodic research studies on the impact plans and implementation programs, each of the Strategy's programs as a whole involving more than one ministry, and shall be encouraged to prevent violent propose inter-ministerial coordination extremism. and cooperation mechanisms and implementation follow-up and evaluation - The National Coordinator for the systems. Prevention of Violent Extremism will coordinate, in collaboration with Following up on the implementation of ministry representatives, government the strategy and identifying its indicators actions to measure indicators of progress will be the building blocks to be integrated in preventing violent extremism from a in the programs and projects of the sector-by-sector perspective. implementation plan of the strategy. 80 Decrees of the Council Ministers Decrees ANNEX A DECREES OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS 81 Decrees of the Council of Ministers
: NATIONAL STRATEGY PREVENTING FOR VIOLENT EXTREMISM Decision the of Council Ministers of 60 dated No. 07/03/2018 (postponement of discussionof until the of topic the next session) Letter the of Prime Minister 454 No. andannexes its issued 14/03/2018. on Day: Tuesday Date: 27/03/2018 SUBJECT REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: Report theof Council Ministers of Location: The Presidential Palace • 27 March 2018 8 NO. DECREE • COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION: The Council reviewed the above-mentioned documents and, after deliberation: The Council the endorse to decided National Strategy Preventing for Violent Extremism annexed the to Prime Minister's letter 454 No. and annexes its issued on 14/03/2018. Secretary General the of Council Ministers of Fouad Fleyfel Beirut, 27/03/2018
82 Decrees of the Council of Ministers 83 Decrees of the Council of Ministers 19 April 2018 DECREE NO. 67
84 Decrees of the Council Ministers Decrees Decree of the Council of Ministers
Location: The Grand Serail Day: Thursday Date: 19/4/2018
SUBJECT: THE FORMATION OF A MINISTERIAL COMMITTEE HEADED BY THE PRIME MINISTER TO IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: • Reference to Decree of the Council of Ministers No. 60 dated 7/3/2018 (postponement of discussion of the topic until the next session) and No. 8 dated 27/03/2018 (the endorsement of the National Strategy for Preventing Violent Extremism annexed to the Prime Minister's letter No. 454 issued on 14/03/2018). • Letter of the Prime Minister No. 621 and its annexes issued on 13/04/2018.
COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION: The Council reviewed the above-mentioned documents, and, after deliberation: The Council of Ministers delegates the Prime Minister to form a ministerial committee under his chairmanship to implement and monitor the National Strategy for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, which shall include the Minister of Justice (Permanent Member) and the Minister of State for Women's Affairs. This committee will be assisted in performance of its functions by appropriate colleagues.. Mrs. Rubina Abu Zainab, the National Coordinator for Preventing Violent Extremism, is appointed the secretary general of the committee.
Secretary General of the Council of Ministers
Fouad Flayfel
Beirut, 20/04/2018 85 Decrees of the Council of Ministers
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