Regional Advocacy Training on Tuberculosis in Lebanon.
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- Published on 04 November 2022
Under the Stop TB Partnership, MENAHRA implemented a Regional Advocacy Training on TB in Lebanon last month, on October 4, 5, and 6. The aim was to increase the capacities of Advocacy and engagement, for civil society organizations and TB communities in the Middle East and North Africa region, to mobilize and move communities towards ending TB. Representatives from Algeria, Egypt, and Lebanon attended the training.
On the first day, the training introduced the participants to the concept of advocacy and the methods and tools to assess current situations. The participants then shared stories from their countries.
On the second and third days, the trainer focused on group works and exercises and engaged the participants in the following sessions; exercises about identifying the advocacy topic and putting strategies and mechanisms for the campaign, explaining and practicing SWOT analysis, drafting and presenting national action plans, in addition to other exercises and discussions.
This training, in addition to the added knowledge for the stakeholders, it created a space for representatives from different countries to meet and share their experiences, challenges, and success stories.
MENAHRA Board of Directors
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- Published on 20 July 2022
MENAHRA is delighted to officially announce the Board of Directors election results.
- Mr. Ahmed Shehata - President
- Dr. Fadi Meroueh - Vice President
- Ms. Nada Riahi – Secretary
- Mr. Wadih Aoun – Treasurer
- Mr. Daniel Warde - Accountant
بيان مشترك بمناسبة اليوم العالمي لحملة "ندعم ولا نعاقب": وضع إصلاح السّياسات المتعلّقة بالمخدّرات على قائمة أولويّات المجلس النيابيّ اللبناني
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- Published on 01 July 2022
بيان مشترك بمناسبة اليوم العالمي لحملة "ندعم ولا نعاقب": وضع إصلاح السّياسات المتعلّقة بالمخدّرات على قائمة أولويّات المجلس النيابيّ اللبناني
بمناسبة اليوم العالميّ لحملة "ندعم ولا نُعاقب" الواقع في 26 حزيران وبالتزامن مع اليوم العالميّ لمكافحة استعمال المخدرات والاتجار غير المشروع بها، ترى الجمعيّات والمنظمات الموقعة أدناه أنّه آن الأوان لتغيير جذريّ في السّياسات المتعلّقة بالمخدّرات، تحديدًا قانون المخدّرات والمؤثرات العقليّة والسلائف رقم 673/1998، للاستجابة بشكلٍ حقيقيّ وفعّال لمسألة استخدام المخدّرات والإدمان. فعلى الرغم من اعتراف القانون المذكور بأنّ استخدام المخدّرات والإدمان عليها هي قضيّة صحة عامّة إلّا أنّه يستمر في تجريم الأشخاص الذين يستخدمون المخدّرات.
Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) Training for Service Providers in the MENA region
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- Published on 15 July 2022
Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) Training for Service Providers in the MENA region
Beirut, July 15, 2022
The Middle East and North Africa Harm Reduction Association “MENAHRA” concluded the Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) Training for Service Providers in the MENA region at Padova Hotel, Beirut, Lebanon, from 13 to 15 July 2022.
Needle Syringe Programs Regional Training for Service Providers in the MENA Region
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- Published on 02 June 2022
Needle Syringe Programs Regional Training for Service Providers in the MENA Region
Beirut, June 2, 2022
The Middle East and North Africa Harm Reduction Association “MENAHRA” concluded the Needle Syringe Programs Regional Training for Service Providers in the MENA region that took place at PADOVA Hotel from 31 May till 2 June 2022 in Beirut, Lebanon.
16 Service Providers from 5 countries in the MENA region took part in this training (Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia). The training was facilitated by Mrs. Patricia Haddad and Mrs. Sandra Hajal.