Nada Saleh Anid
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Nada Saleh Anid
Founder and Executive Manager, Madanyat for Equality
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Nada Saleh Anid is an activist advocating for the integration of gender equality measures in policymaking and public life. She co-founded Women in Front, an NGO dedicated to increasing women’s participation in politics, and in 2019 founded Madanyat, driven by the belief that a diversity of voices is essential for building a fairer, more inclusive, and democratic society. Through these organizations, she has led more than 50 projects aimed at breaking barriers to women’s engagement in public life, enhancing the involvement of women and youth in politics through policy reforms, media visibility, lobbying, capacity-building workshops, and awareness campaigns.
Her activism is further reflected in her membership in key coalitions and committees advocating for women in politics, electoral reforms, transparency, and accountability. A participant in the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), she brings both local experience and an international perspective to her work.
Beyond activism, Nada Anid has built a long career in advertising and publishing. She founded the Lebanese publishing house Tamyras in 2001 and served on the National Committee of the 2009 Francophone Games in Beirut. She is also the author of two biographies, several children’s books, and numerous articles on feminism, art, and politics—blending her creative voice with her commitment to social change.
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Education
Education:
- French Baccalaureate, Mission Laïque Française, Beirut.
- BA degree in Graphic Arts, Académie Charpentier, Paris.
Work history
Previous Professions:
- Co-founded Women in Front, an NGO that strengthens women’s capacity for participation in public and political life, 2013-2018.
Major Achievements
Publications (Books, Articles, Reports, etc.):
- Author of two biographies, published in 2012 and 2014 by Calmann Levy in France, and the co-author of three children’s books about life in the Mediterranean region. Wrote various articles published in newspapers and magazines on feminism, art, and politics.
Supervised editorial process and content development, ensuring quality, coherence, and strategic alignment of the following publications:
- Brake all frames catalogue, 2018.
- La Tribune, champ lexical féministe, 2021.
- Sawtna, Violence Against Women in Politics Handbook, 2021.
- Delving into Women Empowerment, Perceptions and Attitudes, 2021.
- Breaking the silence of VAWP, 2022.
- Marsad, Shedding Light on Violence Against Women in Politics in Lebanon, 2022.
- Marsad, Media and Gender Monitoring of the 2023 Municipal Elections, 2023.
- The Feminist Lexicon, 2023.
- Dealing with political stagnation and enhancing women participation in post war Lebanon, 2024.
- Women’s awareness of anti-corruption measures in local governance in Lebanon, 2025.
- Not Even in the Picture, 2025.
Exhibitions, lectures & performances:
Managing Director, and Gender Expert on projects that enhance good governance and inclusive politics:
- May 2024/June 2025: Her Civic Quest – Empowering university students to become impactful leaders within civic spaces. Funded by UNDP.
- November 2023/April 2025: Together We Rise – Empowering Women Leaders to Advance the Feminist Agenda. In collaboration with LADE. Funded by UNDP.
- October 2023/April 2025: Changing from Within – Advancing women's political participation in Lebanese political parties. In collaboration with SEEDS. Funded by Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund.
- February 2023/July 2024: We Will – Encouraging young women and men to advocate for the inclusion of gender equality measures in policymaking and public life. Funded by Oxfam.
- January 2023/June 2023: Marsad 2 – Builds on previous work before and during the 2022 parliamentary elections and continues to analyze VAWP ahead of the 2023 municipal elections. In cooperation with Maharat. Funded by UN Women.
- January 2023/December 2023: Méchouar – Training 50 Lebanese women and girls from the Bekaa and Metn cazas in various sectors of rural tourism. Funded by Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.
- September 2022/March 2023: Ardi through Our Lens – Enhancing women’s political participation in local communities by equipping them with knowledge and skills to present themselves as knowledgeable experts or future municipal candidates. Funded by Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives.
- September 2022/February 2023: Building My Independence – Advancing the social and economic potential of 90 women, Lebanese citizens and Syrian refugees in Nabaa and Bourj Hammoud, through combined hard and soft skills workshops. In cooperation with Borderless. Funded by Zovighian Partnership.
- February 2022/July 2022: Marsad UN – Developing clear indicators to monitor and report cases of VAWE and VAWP, based on experiences in Lebanon and other countries. In cooperation with Maharat. Funded by UN Women.
- February 2022/July 2022: Me Too Politics – Raising awareness of Violence Against Women in Politics (VAWP) and its detrimental effects, engaging targeted groups, including potential perpetrators, through discussion and role-playing. In cooperation with Maharat. Funded by UNDP.
- February 2022/July 2022: Moubadirat – Training 15 women experts in strategic thinking and communication to increase visibility of their projects. Funded by Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.
- January 2022/August 2022: We Go Public – Empowering 15 women from emerging political groups or civil society organizations to showcase initiatives needing reform. Funded by Fund for Local Cooperation, Finnish Embassy.
- November 2021/June 2022: Youth Vote – Educating youth on the full electoral process, from gathering credible information to evaluating candidates and accountability. Funded by PAS Program, US Embassy.
- July 2021/July 2022: Revive – Empowering and enabling increased women’s representation and participation in formal and informal local planning, decision-making, and peace-building. Funded by UN Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund.
- September/October 2021: La Tribune – Providing young participants with tools to improve debate and public speaking skills regarding women’s rights and political participation. Funded by Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie.
- January 2021: Youth Matters – Strengthening political and legislative knowledge of youth in Lebanon. Funded by PAS Program, US Embassy.
- November 2020/June 2021: Women in Politics: Delving into Women Empowerment, Perceptions – National scale quantitative and qualitative research on women in politics and leadership roles. Funded by UNDP, EU, and USAID.
- November 2020: Sawtna – Advocacy program addressing political violence against women through awareness via videos and publications. Funded by Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), US Department of State.
Acted as Project Manager on various initiatives across Lebanon, focusing on awareness-raising and building networks with stakeholders and CSOs:
- 2018: Brake all frames – Art exhibition challenging gender stereotypes. In cooperation with EU and UNDP.
- 2016/2019: Women do Politics 1, 2 & 3 – Enhancing the presence of expert women in media. Funded by the UK Embassy.
- 2017/2018: COWP – Supporting Lebanese women candidates for 2018 parliamentary elections with guidance from an advisory council of experts and coaches. Funded by the Netherlands Embassy.
- 2017: Tarashahi – Encouraging women to run for 2017 parliamentary elections through awareness sessions and networking activities. Funded by the Finland Embassy.
- 2016/2017: Young Leader SHE – Empowering female university students to make positive changes in their community and reach leadership positions in the private sector and public life. Funded by Netherlands Embassy.
- 2016/2017: Women Decision Makers – Reinforcing the role of women in public and political life. Funded by MEPI.
- 2016: Lebanese Women in Municipality – Eight awareness sessions in five districts to encourage women to run for 2016 municipal elections. Funded by UN, UNDP, and UNIFIL.
Accomplishments
Certificates:
- February 2023: Certificate of participation in a Good Governance training organized by ESA, Global Compact & IFL.
Competences & Skills
Field(s) of Expertise:
- Gender
- Governance
Languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Italian