Arab NGO Network for Development - Experts Take

How does the economic crisis contribute to the besiegement of civic space? Is the restriction related to the ambiguity of the legal framework?
In this video, we review the opinions of economic and legal experts:
Zahra Bazzi: Director of Programs at ANND
Reina Wehbe: Research and Campaigns Assistant at Amnesty International in Beirut
Ayman Raad: Member of the Lawyers’ Committee to Defend the Demonstrators
This video is a series of three videos about shrinking Civic space in Lebanon that include testimonials from activists, journalists, and human rights defenders.
Producer: Mohamad Kleit
Director: Wael Srour
Editing and Graphics: Hasan Moussa
“Civic space” is the political, legislative, social, and economic environment that enables citizens to come together, share their common interests and concerns, and take individual or collective action in order to influence policy-making.