Amani Beainy
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Amani Beainy
Political and Human Rights Activist, Investigative Journalist, and Legal Researcher
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The Legal Agenda
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Community/Lebanon Impact
Amani is an award- winning changemaker and peacekeeper, political and human rights activist, investigative journalist, legal researcher, with over a decade of experience in gender advocacy, environmental justice, and public law.
She holds a law degree from the Lebanese University, where she graduated with distinction, ranking first in Lebanon. Currently, she is pursuing her postgraduate studies in public law, focusing on “The Role of the Administrative Judge in Protecting Public Property.”
Amani is a co-founder of the National Campaign to Save the Bisri Valley and was the first to oppose the construction of the Bisri Dam, a movement that became a landmark case for environmental activism in Lebanon.
She has also been actively engaged in women’s rights and peace advocacy as a member of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF – Geneva and Lebanon).
She began collaborating with Legal Agenda during the 2022 parliamentary elections before officially joining its journalism department, where she continues to produce in-depth investigations on environmental justice and legal issues.
Her investigative journalism focuses on public property rights, environmental policies, and human rights, with published work on maritime properties, railway lines, dams, and the impact of the Israeli aggression on Lebanon.
Beyond journalism, Amani has played a key role in community mobilization and policy advocacy. As a Project Manager at the National Commission for Lebanese Women (NCLW), she worked to strengthen women's political participation. She also led EU-supported programs to establish The first Neighborhood Committees in Lebanon and Arab region, a foundational model for participatory democracy.
In addition, she has been actively supporting cancer patients for over a decade, through her work with the Barbara Nassar Association for Supporting Cancer Patients, advocating for their rights and access to care.
Beyond her professional work, Amani is also a writer, artist, farmer, and beekeeper, reflecting her deep connection to nature and sustainability.
Social Media
Education
Education:
- Bachelor's in Law, Lebanese University.
- Currently, she is pursuing her postgraduate studies in public law, focusing on “The Role of the Administrative Judge in Protecting Public Property.”
Work history
Previous Professions:
- 2021: Nahwa Al Watan, Sin El Fil, Lebanon.
- 2020: Communication and Public Relations Manager, AMURT, Lebanon.
- 2020: Field Investigator and Researcher, Consultation & Research Institute CRI & the UNDP partner.
- 2019 - 2020: Community Mobilizer, National Commision for Lebanese Women and the Hevos Partner, Baabda, Lebanon. Under the program “Women Empowered for Leadership”.
- 2018 - 2019: Project Manager, National Commission for Lebanese Women & the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Under the project: “Strengthening of women’s political participation at the local and national levels in Lebanon”.
- 2017 - 2018: Co-Founder & Trainer, Al Khayr Fi Kol Makan Association.
- 2017: Field Investigator and Researcher, Consultation & Research Institute CRI & the International MAESTRAL Company, Commissioned by UNICEF & the Ministry of Social Affairs.
- 2017: Field Investigator, EcoCentra company, commissioned by the Council for Development & Reconstruction & ACE company.
- 2016: Local Educational Coordinator, Chouf Souayjani Federation of Municipalities - FMCS, Lebanon.
- 2014 - 2016: Communication Manager, FMCS.
- 2009: Elections Monitor, Lebanese Association for Democratic Election (LADE).
Major Achievements
Publications (Books, Articles, Reports, etc.):
- Ala Awtar Samt published in 2012, by the National Library, Ministry of Culture.
- Sitt Anissa book (Contribution - Anissa najjar).
- Alternative Economy and Climate Justice study in the Arab Region (with the Arab Forum for Alternatives and Greenpeace MENA).(contribution).
Exhibitions, lectures & performances:
- 2023: Empowering the silent sentries, rural women at the frontlines of climate justice, co-designed by AUB nature Conservation Center & ASFARI Institute for civil society and citizenship.
- 2022: Environmental Equality in the Arab Region", designed by UN ESCWA and the Arab Institute for Women- LAU.
- 2021: The 3rd Athena40 Global Conversation, on ‘Women’s Leadership in Times of Crises’ connecting leaders from around the world.
- 2021: The webinar organized by Greenpeace MENA and Arab Forum for Alternatives Announce, to Promote the Discussion of a Green and Just Recovery in the Region.
- 2020: How feminist peace can transform power, People, and Our planet”, organized by LSE (the London School of Economics And political Science) and WILPF (Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom).
- 2020: Resurrection 8: Beirut art exhibition, a fundraiser to rebuild Beirut homes.
- 2017 - 2019: Baakline Art Gallery: Life in Colors Exhibition.
Newspaper articles and columns:
- Several articles published in The Legal Agenda and the following newspapers: Al Nahar, Daraj, Nahar Al Shabab, Al Anbaa.
Fellowships:
- Co-founder of the National Campaign to Save the Bisri Valley.
- Co- founder of Al Khayr Fi Kol Maken Association.
- Active member of the Women International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), as well Amani was a member of the standing constitution committee,Wilpf Geneva.
- Active member of Barbara Nassar Association for cancer support.
Accomplishments
Diplomas:
- 2021: Human Rights Regional Training for Arab Women, organized by Lebanese American University ( LAU), in partnership Between the with the LAU’s Arab Institute for Women (AiW) and the Arab Institute for Human Rights (AIHR).
- 2016: Diploma Diplomatic and Political Relations and International Conflicts with the International Arbitration Organization (Egypt) Under the Auspices of the Association for Young Mediators (England).
Certificates:
- 2020: Certificate of Completion of “Psychological First Aid Training’, organized by Ananda Marga Universel Relief Team (AMURT), Kindernothilfe and Orienthelfer, Beirut.
- 2019: Certificate of Completion of “Farm Business School” under the project: “the Promotion of Agricultural Livelihoods and Employment through Investment in Land Reclamation and Water Reservoirs”, organized by FAO, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Green Plan.
- 2019: Certificate of participation in the art exhibition “The Sustainable Development goals: from Contemporary Art’s Perspective”, organized by The United Nations Information Center in Beirut and the Association of World of Art, Ministry of culture and Heritage.
- 2018: Certificate of Participation in the National Comission for Lebanese Women (NCLW) and GIZ training sessions under the topic of Leadership, Networking and Communication.
- 2018: Certificate of Completion of “Local Guide Training” organized by SECOURS ISLAMIQUE FRANCE and SHOUF BIOSPHERE RESERVE.
- 2018: Certificate of Completion of “Queen Rearing” training in Rachid Nakhleh Cultural Center, organized by The MINISTRY of AGRICULTURE and SECOURS ISLAMIQUE FRANCE and SHOUF BIOSPHERE RESERVE.
- 2018: Certificate of Completion of “Bee Keeping” training in Baakline Agriculture Technical School, organized by The MINISTRY of AGRICULTURE and SECOURS ISLAMIQUE FRANCE.
- Certificate of Participation in the EU CEC MED program workshop under the topic of Awareness Raising Campaigns.
- 2016: Certificate of Participation in the Business Expo 2016, and achievement to Social Media & Digital Marketing workshops by Lebanese Association of Certified Public Accountants (LACPA) and Shouf Entrepreneur and EXPAND
- Certificate of Participation in the LHEE workshop under the title of “Citizenship and living together”
- Certificate of Participation in the “Lebanese Association for Development” and “NCLW” training sessions under the topic of entrepreneurship and economic empowerment of women.
- Certificate of Award for completion of the English Access Micro scholarship Program, from the U.S.EMBASSY BEIRUT, LEBANON.
- Certificate of Achievement: "Introduction to philosophy of NON Violence & Human Rights" from AUNOHR (Academic University for Nonviolence & Human Rights in the Arab World) and CHAML (Nonviolent Non-sectarian Lebanese Youth).
- Certificate of Achievement: "Introduction to Non Violent communication & strategies of nonviolent action". Organized by AUNOHR & CHAML.
- 2014: Certificate of Training: "Capacity building on entrepreneurship and development" from FRIEDRICH EBERT STIFTUNG & Lebanese House Establishment for Environment (LHEE).
- 2014: Certificate of Training: "The dangers of Global Warming and what can be done to decrease its severity" from FRIEDRICH EBERT STIFTUNG.
- 2014: Certificate of Achievement: "Train the Trainers" from LHEE.
- 2014: Certificate of Training: "Life skills” from FRIEDRICH EBERT STIFTUNG & LHEE.
- 2012: Certificate of Achievement: "AUF Leadership Training".
- 2010: Certificate of Appreciation from Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections LADE.
- 2009: Certificate of training from DSU (Denmarks Socialdemokratiske Ungdom) and PYO (Progressive Youth Organization) "WOMEN IN POLITICS".
- 2007: Certificate of Achievement: "LEADERSHIP PROGRAM" in INJAZ LEBANON.
- 2007: Certificate of Achievement: "The Lebanese Center for Civic Education - Civitas Lebanon" in “Project Citizen".
- 2006: Certificate of Achievement from Junior Achievement LEBANON: "Personal Economics".
- 2018: Certificate of efficiency in Arbitration with Beirut Bar Association BBA and The Lebanese International Arbitration Center – LIAC.
- 2018: Certificate of Arbitration in the disputes of investment and commercial contracts with Beirut Bar Association BBA and The Arab Lawyers Union ALU.
- 2018: Certificate in international Arbitration Disputes with The International Chamber of Arbitration & Consulting.
Awards:
- 2021: Honored by Junior Chamber International (JCI) as one of the 10 Outstanding Young Persons of Lebanon.
- Recognized by Abaad MENA and UN Women as a peacekeeper among 16 women during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
- Named a changemaker and one of the 14 faces of the October Revolution in Lebanon by L’Orient Le Jour.
- 2021: Honored by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education for ranking first in Lebanon upon graduating from the Lebanese University’s Faculty of Law.
Competences & Skills
Field(s) of Expertise:
- Human rights
- Peace advocacy
- Gender advocacy
- Environmental justice
- Public law
- Public property rights
- Non violence
- Conflict resolution
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Activisim
- Well-being and mental health
- Investigation journalism