The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) participated in ABAAD’s youth symposium, “Lebanon Through the Eyes of its Youth: From Belonging to Active Citizenship and Shaping the Future.” The two-day event in Lebanon, held as part of the New Generation GenG program, brought together young leaders, policymakers, and experts to amplify youth voices in shaping inclusive and representative policies.
Representing ARDD, Leen Masoud, researcher at the Renaissance Strategic Center, joined a high-level panel on youth and social policy engagement, where she shared ARDD’s inclusive, evidence-based approach to policy brief development and stressed the importance of advocacy and cross-community collaboration. ARDD also hosted a booth highlighting results from Generation G policy labs on civic and political participation.
On the second day, Masoud co-facilitated a policy lab on equitable employment, guiding participants in drafting proposals on issues such as raising the minimum wage and ensuring fair intern compensation. The symposium concluded with youth presenting their policy recommendations, reaffirming the importance of youth-led, inclusive solutions for Lebanon’s future.
